Driftless
/ˈdrɪft.ləs/noun
Having no drift; specifically, referring to a region that lacks glacial drift or sediment.
Did you know?The Driftless Area in the U.S. is believed to have remained untouched by glaciers, creating an ancient landscape filled with hidden energies and mysteries.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*dʰreugh-
“to run, flow, or move”
Old English
Old English
drift
“a flowing or current, often referring to the movement of water”
Middle English
Middle English
drift
“a course or path of movement, particularly of water or air”
Modern English
English
drift
“to be carried along or to move slowly, often used in a metaphorical sense of aimlessness”