Without a band or strip; not having a band around it.
From English 'band' (a strip of material) plus the suffix '-less' (meaning 'without'). The suffix '-less' comes from Old English and means lacking or devoid of something.
The suffix '-less' is one of English's most productive affixes—you can add it to almost any noun to create an adjective meaning 'without it.' That's why you can say 'bandless,' 'armless,' or even invent 'homework-less' and everyone understands you instantly!
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