noun
-
that which cannot produce offspring; a barren female (as a sterile woman, animal or plant).
-
that which is not yielding any benefit.
-
the act or process of deceiving or misleading, esp. by concealing the truth; a dishonest trick or stratagem; deceit.
-
a man lacking vigour, vitality; a sapless man.
-
(fig.) a person having beliefs in and following customs that are superstitious.
-
that which is ineffectual, not producing the desired effect.
-
the condition of being not available; complete absence; lack.