Old English edit

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Etymology edit

From Proto-Germanic *sakōlausaz, equivalent to sacu +‎ -lēas. Cognate with Old Norse saklauss, of identical meaning.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈsɑkˌlæ͜ɑːs/

Adjective edit

saclēas

  1. free from charge or accusation, innocent; guiltless
  2. free from contention, unmolested, secure

Declension edit

Descendants edit

  • Middle English: sacless, sakles

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