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"(rare) Depressed; having malaise or lacking motivation."
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"(rare) Lacking vitality or life."
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"ipa": "/ˈhɛrtlɛ̝ːs/"
},
{
"ipa": "/ˈhɛrtlɛs/"
}
],
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"Depressed; having malaise or lacking motivation."
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"(rare) Depressed; having malaise or lacking motivation."
],
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"Middle English terms with rare senses"
],
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],
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"(rare) Lacking vitality or life."
],
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],
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"ipa": "/ˈhɛrtlɛ̝ːs/"
},
{
"ipa": "/ˈhɛrtlɛs/"
}
],
"word": "hertles"
}
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