driftless in All languages combined

Forms: more driftless [comparative], most driftless [superlative] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: drift + -less Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|drift|less}} drift + -less Head templates: {{en-adj}} driftless (comparative more driftless, superlative most driftless)

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        "Without a drift (mass of matter thrown together, especially by wind or water)."
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"driftless" meaning in All languages combined

Adjective [English]