1824 of shoes, 1839 of trousers, 1920 of gowns, 1931 of brassieres, from strap (n.) + -less.
a strapless evening gown
strangle-hold
strangler
strangulation
strap
strap-hanger
strapless
strapline
strapping
strappy
strata
stratagem
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