Longman Dictionary English From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishscot-freescot-free /ˌskɒt ˈfriː $ ˌskɑːt-/ adverb → get away/off scot-freeOrigin scot-free (1200-1300) scot “tax” ((13-19 centuries)), from Old Norse skot “shot, payment” ldoceonline.com
