Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for SUC-CESS'LESS
SUC-CESS'IVE-NESSSUC-CESS'LESS-NESS
SUC-CESS'LESS, a.
Having no success; unprosperous; unfortunate; failing to accomplish what was intended. Successless all her soft caresses prove. – Pope. Best temper'd steel successless prov'd in field. – Phillips.
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