† ˈswinkless, a. Obs.
In 1 swincleas, 4 suincless, 4–5 swynk(e)les.
[f. swink n. + -less.]
Free from toil or trouble; painless.
| c 1000 ælfric Hom. (Th.) II. 364 We sceolon on andwerdum life hine herian, ðæt we moton becuman to ðære swincleasan herunge. a 1300 Cursor M. 9421 Sa suincless [v. rr. swynkles, suynkles, swynkeles] and sua fair and bright, Als þat time was the sun o light. |