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guiltless - 3 dictionary results

guilt⋅less

[gilt-lis]
–adjective
1. free from guilt; innocent.
2. having no knowledge or experience; innocent (usually fol. by of).
3. destitute or devoid (usually fol. by of): a house guiltless of any charm.

Origin:
1150–1200; ME; see guilt, -less


guilt⋅less⋅ly, adverb
guilt⋅less⋅ness, noun


1. See innocent.
guilt·less   (gĭlt'lĭs)   
adj.  Free of guilt; innocent.
guilt'less·ly adv., guilt'less·ness n.

Guiltless

Guilt"less\, a. 1. Free from guilt; innocent.

The Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain. --Ex. xx. 7.

2. Without experience or trial; unacquainted (with).

Such gardening tools, as art, yet rude, Guiltless of fire, had formed. --Milton. -- Guilt"less*ly, adv. -- Guilt"less*ness, n.
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