saltless

saltless
adjective Date: 14th century 1. having no salt 2. insipid

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  • saltless — salt•less [[t]ˈsɔlt lɪs[/t]] adj. 1) lacking salt 2) dull; insipid • Etymology: 1350–1400 …   From formal English to slang

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