pilgrimless

English

Etymology

pilgrim +‎ -less

Adjective

pilgrimless (not comparable)

  1. (uncommon) Lacking pilgrims.
  2. (uncommon) Lacking travelers or visitors.
    • 1896, Glasgow Medical Journal, page 206:
      It is to be noted that the town and district of Puri were practically pilgrimless, and there were no fresh arrivals.
    • 1921, Mary Josephine Benson, My Pocket Beryl, page 75:
      All pilgrimless the panting road that toiled to meet the sky.
    • 2002, Frewin Poffley, Greek Island Hopping 2002, page 219:
      Prices are slightly higher than average, but on pilgrimless nights you can usually haggle advantageously.
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