Where does “harmless” come from?
Harmless comes from Middle English harmles, from Old English hearmlēas, from Proto-Germanic harmalausaz, literally meaning free from harm.
harmless (English): Incapable of causing harm or danger; safe; Not...
Definitions
- Incapable of causing harm or danger; safe; Not...
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