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