scot-free
English
/ˌskɒtˈfɹi/, /ˌskɑtˈfɹi/
adv
Definitions
- (archaic) Free of scot, free of tax.
- (colloquial) Without consequences or penalties, to go free without payment.
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English scotfre inherited from Old English scotfrēo (scot-free, exempt from royal tax imposts) suffix from English scot (fine, payment, contribution).
Origin
English
scot
Gloss
fine, payment, contribution
Concept
Semantic Field
Spatial relations
Ontological Category
Property