a. [ AS. heáfodleás. ] 1. Having no head; beheaded; as, a headless body, neck, or carcass. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Destitute of a chief or leader. Sir W. Raleigh. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. Destitute of understanding or prudence; foolish; rash; obstinate; mindless. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
Witless headiness in judging or headless hardiness in condemning. Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]