without

English

/wɪθˈaʊt/, /wɪθˈʌʊt/

adv
Definitions
  • (archaic) Outside, externally. This is still used in the names of some civil parishes in England, e.g. .
  • Lacking something.
  • (euphemism) In prostitution: without a condom being worn.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English withoute inherited from Old English wiþūtan (against the outside of) com from English with (against, back, away) + English out (surpassing, beyond, outward, away from).

Origin

English

out

Gloss

surpassing, beyond, outward, away from

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