Head"less, a. [AS. he�xa0;fodle�xa0;s.]
1.
Having no head; beheaded; as, a headless body, neck, or carcass.
2.
Destitute of a chief or leader.
Sir W. Raleigh.
3.
Destitute of understanding or prudence; foolish; rash; obstinate.
[Obs.]<-- = mindless -->
Witless headiness in judging or headless hardiness in condemning.
Spenser.
© Webster 1913.