English word restless comes from Old English rest (Rest. Resting place; bed.), Old English -lēas
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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rest | Old English (ang) | Rest. Resting place; bed. |
-lēas | Old English (ang) | |
restlēas | Old English (ang) | |
restleas | Old English (ang) | Restless, disturbed; without rest. |
restelees | Middle English (enm) | |
restless | English (eng) | Deprived of rest or sleep.. Not allowing or affording rest.. Not satisfied to be at rest or in peace; averse to repose; eager for change; discontented.. Without rest; unable to be still or quiet; uneasy; continually moving. |