fordless

fordless
/fawrd"lis, fohrd"-/, adj.
1. having no ford.
2. that cannot be crossed on foot: a fordless stream.
[1640-50; FORD + -LESS]

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  • Ford — n. & v. n. a shallow place where a river or stream may be crossed by wading or in a vehicle. v.tr. cross (water) at a ford. Derivatives: fordable adj. fordless adj. Etymology: OE f. WG …   Useful english dictionary

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