sapless
[adjective]
Synonyms: insipid, bland, driveling, flat, inane, innocuous, jejune, milk-and-water, namby-pamby, vapid

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sapless adjective. ['saplɪs] L16.
[from SAP noun¹ + -LESS.]
1. Of wood, a plant, etc.: devoid of sap, dry, withered. L16.
b. Of soil: dry, lacking moisture; barren, unproductive. M17.

2. transf. & fig. Lacking vitality, energy, or vigour; characterless, insipid: (of an idea, saying, etc.) worthless, trivial, pointless. L16.
■ Shakespeare 1 Henry VI When sapless age and weak unable limbs should bring thy father to his drooping chair.
■ Dryden Now sapless on the verge of Death he stands.

■ saplessness noun M19.

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