a. [f. BEAK sb.1 + -LESS.] Having no beak.
1598. Sylvester, Du Bartas, II. iv. (1641), 229/2. Hence beakless-Bird; hence winged-Beast, they cride.
1870. W. J. Courthope, in Pall Mall Gaz., 30 Nov., 12/2. O dearest, sweetest of beakless singers!
a. [f. BEAK sb.1 + -LESS.] Having no beak.
1598. Sylvester, Du Bartas, II. iv. (1641), 229/2. Hence beakless-Bird; hence winged-Beast, they cride.
1870. W. J. Courthope, in Pall Mall Gaz., 30 Nov., 12/2. O dearest, sweetest of beakless singers!
