different between witless vs kitless

English

Etymology

From Middle English witles, from Old English witl?as (“senseless; witless”), from Proto-Germanic *witjalausaz (“witless”), equivalent to wit +? -less. Cognate with Swedish vettlös (“senseless; witless; wild”), Icelandic vitlaus (“senseless; witless; foolish; mad”).

Adjective

witless (comparative more witless, superlative most witless)

1. Lacking wit or understanding
2. indiscreet; not using clear and sound judgment.

Usage notes

• This term is frequently found in phrases such as scared witless, witless with fear, and so on.

Antonyms

• witful

Derived terms

• witlessly
• witlessness

Translations

References

witless in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.

Anagrams

• Wiltses, twissel

English

Etymology

kit +? -less

Adjective

kitless (not comparable)

1. Without a kit.
   • 2004, Anthony M. Cooper, Somehow They Knew (page 170)

     So I arrived back hatless and kitless. I had lost two of your letters, 300 francs and my army record of service book. It's lovely to be able to look at your photograph again while I think of you. All my love always. Tony.

Anagrams

• Kleists