† ˈsteadless,a.Obs.rare. [f. stead n. + -less. OE. had stędeléas without support, unsteady.] Having no place or position in space. c1425Wyntoun Cron. v. 5249 Þe dewil said..; Sa, qwhar was God..Befor þat hewyn and erde was wroucht? Sancte Serf said: In hym selff stedles, Hys godheide hamprede neuir wes.