"scotfree" meaning in English

See scotfree in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adverb

Head templates: {{head|en|adverb}} scotfree
  1. Alternative spelling of scot-free Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: scot-free
    Sense id: en-scotfree-en-adv-HKG1GfXf Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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