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scot free

scotf·ree

UK/ˌskɒtˈfɹi/ US/ˌskɑtˈfɹi/ uncommon archaic

adverb

1.

free from harm or penalty

  • “he went scot-free”
Synonyms

Origin

From Middle English scotfre, from Old English scotfrēo (“scot-free; exempt from royal tax or imposts”), equivalent to scot (“payment; contribution; fine”) + -free.

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