See Also: elephantry(dictionary)

ineffectual (oh) and elephantry (iou)


ineffectual (oh)



not having the ability, confidence, or personal authority to get things done
::an ineffectual leader
::She remembered her ineffectual efforts to comfort him.
-- ineffectually adv

elephantry (iou)



elephantry noun. M18.
[from ELEPHANT after cavalry.]
Troops mounted on elephants.