a. rare. [f. ANCHOR sb.1 + -LESS.] Devoid of an anchor; fig. Without firm hold, having nothing to repose upon; drifting.
1829. Standard, 27 Nov., 3/3. The wind blew with terrific force, anchorless, and the crew exhausted with fatigue, the captain ... spoke to several Margate boats, and she was taken in tow.
1863. J. C. Morison, St. Bern., 69. They had the same anchorless insecurity as to what the invisible world would next do to, and in, the visible world.
