Childless

Childless
Childless Child"less, a. Destitute of chidren or offspring. [1913 Webster]

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  • childless — adjective without offspring in some societies a childless woman is rejected by her tribesmen • Similar to: ↑unfruitful • Derivationally related forms: ↑childlessness …   Useful english dictionary

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