Middle English, from idle + -esse (as in richesse wealth) — more at riches
15th century, in the meaning defined above
idleset
idlesse
idle threat
“Idlesse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/idlesse. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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