1. Having no equal; unequaled. "A matchless queen." Waller.

2. Unlike each other; unequal; unsuited. [Obs.] "Matchless ears."

Spenser.

-- Match"less*ly, adv. -- Match"less*ness, n.

Match"lock` (?), n. An old form of gunlock containing a match for

firing the priming; hence, a musket fired by means of a match.

Match"mak`er (?), n. 1. One who makes matches for burning or kinding.

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