This meant that every Congress has had no less than two regular sessions, held annually. In the Sessions of Congress chart, such regular sessions are listed under the heading type in bold face, as either long or short, odd or even. An explanation of this terminology follows: Regular Sessions prior to the adoption of the 20th Amendment (1933)
Full Definition of SPIRITLESS. : lacking animation, cheerfulness, or courage. â spirÂ·itÂ·lessÂ·ly adverb. â spirÂ·itÂ·lessÂ·ness noun.See spiritless defined for English-language learners.ynonym Discussion of SPIRITLESS. languid, languorous, lackadaisical, listless, spiritless mean lacking energy or enthusiasm.
Absence of light especially at night is the original meaning. Meaning gloomy, cheerless was also in O.E. Application to colors is 16c. Theater slang for closed is from 1916; darky, for black person is from 1775; In the dark ignorant first recorded 1670s.