heart-free

English

Etymology

From heart +‎ -free.

Adjective

heart-free

1. (idiomatic, literary, dated) Not in love.
   • 1748, Samuel Richardson, Clarissa. Or, The history of a young lady: comprehending the most important concerns of private life. And particularly shewing, the distresses that may attend the misconduct both of parents and children, in relation to marriage. Published by the editor of Pamela. By Samuel Richardson, Volume 2, page 146:

     I have laid a ſcheme to do ſo; if indeed ſhe is hitherto innocent and heart-free.

   • 1877, John Hollingshead, The Birthplace of Podgers, Etc, page 6:

     Nay, gentle maidens, you sing well but vainly, for Rose is still heart-free, and looks but coldly upon her many suitors.

   • 1901, Julian Sturgis, Stephen Calinari, page 166:

     The scene is set; and there am I alone, in my best looks, heart-free, waiting.

   • 1938, Alan Villiers, The Rotarian, page 14:

     The merry ring of heart-free laughter filled the air, and all around were peace and contentment.