a. [f. FLAG sb.2 and 4 + -LESS.] Destitute of a flag or flags.
1. Not paved with flagstones.
1840. R. Bremner, Excursions in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, II. 351. We pitied sadly their poor feet on the rough-paved flagless thoroughfare.
2. Not bearing a flag or ensign; unadorned by flags or banners.
1866. Morning Star, 10 July. Within an hour or so, Milan, now so dejected and flagless, will rejoice and be adorned again.
1880. Baring-Gould, Mehalah, 141. He pointed sadly to his flagless staff and shook his head.
