(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 22:10:36

Blood"less, a. [AS. bldle�xa0;s.]

1.

Destitute of blood, or apparently so; as, bloodless cheeks; lifeless; dead.

The bloodless carcass of my Hector sold. Dryden.

2.

Not attended with shedding of blood, or slaughter; as, a bloodless victory.

Froude.

3.

Without spirit or activity.

Thou bloodless remnant of that royal blood ! Shak.

-- Blood"less*ly, adv. -- Blood"less*ness, n.

 

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