breechless

[ breech-lis ]
/ ˈbritʃ lɪs /

adjective

Ordnance. without a breech. Compare muzzleloader.
without breeches or trousers.

Origin of breechless

First recorded in 1350–1400, breechless is from the Middle English word breklesse. See breech, -less

Words nearby breechless

breechcloth, breeches, breeches buoy, breeches part, breeching, breechless, breechloader, breechloading, breed, breed of cat, breed's hill

Example sentences from the Web for breechless

  • Say it through the door; I shall not open it to a breechless outlaw like you.

    The Countess of Charny |Alexandre Dumas (pere)

  • He bitterly hated Margaret, whom he called "Queen Breechless," and by other satirical and insulting names.

    Historical Tales, Vol. 9 (of 15) |Charles Morris

  • Do you know that your Cabinet is already called the Breechless Ministry?

    The Countess of Charny |Alexandre Dumas (pere)