knifeless

== English == === Etymology === From knife +‎ -less. === Adjective === knifeless (not comparable) Without a knife or knives. (Can we date this quote?), Charles E. de M. Sajous, M.D., John V. Shoemaker, LL.D., M.D., J. Madison Taylor, A.B., M.D. Monthly Cyclopædia and Medical Bulletin, Vol. I, F.A. Davis Company, page 93: He advocates a “knife-less” method of treatment, consisting essentially of nerves sedatives, such as asafætida, valerian, etc., combined with fluid extract of hydrastis in 10 minim doses before meals. ==== Derived terms ====