hurtless
Americanadjective
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unhurt; uninjured.
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harmless; innocuous.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of hurtless
First recorded in 1350–1400, hurtless is from the Middle English word hurtles. See hurt, -less
Example Sentences
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Plate sin with gold, And the strong lance of justice hurtless breaks; Arm, it in rags, a pygmy's straw does pierce it.
From Time Magazine Archive
"Because I have drawn an oath from all dangerous and threatening things to leave Baldur hurtless," said Frigga.
From The Children of Odin The Book of Northern Myths by Pogany, Willy
I have committed many foolish acts, but innocent and hurtless.
From The Lure of the Mask by Fisher, Harrison
Lady Allonby meanwhile regarded him, as she might have looked at a frog or a hurtless snake.
From Gallantry Dizain des Fetes Galantes by Cabell, James Branch
Come, as you have played Despair with me I will play the part of Una with you and bring you hurtless from his dark cavern.
From Mathilda by Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft
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