HELP'LESS, adjective Without help in one's self; destitute of the power or means to succor or relieve one's self. A person is rendered helpless by weakness, or want of means. An infant is helpless 1. Destitute of support or assistance. How shall I then your helpless fame defend? 2. Admitting no help; irremediable. [Not used.] 3. Unsupplied; destitute. Helpless of all that human wants require. [Not used.]
Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary ↗ · public-domain · returned verbatim, no AI