birthless

English

Etymology

From birth +‎ -less.

Adjective

birthless (comparative more birthless, superlative most birthless)

1. Without a birth or births.
2. (archaic) Of mean extraction; low-born.
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     the daughters of Magnus Troil were patiently awaiting the choice of the nameless and birthless stranger

Antonyms

• (antonym(s) of “without a birth”): deathless, immortal
• (antonym(s) of “low-born”): noble, high-born

Derived terms

• birthlessness