First Known Use: 15th century
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nocent
adjective no·cent \ˈnō-sənt\
Definition of NOCENT
: harmful
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Origin of NOCENT
Middle English, from Latin nocent-, nocens, from present participle of nocēre to harm, hurt — more at noxious
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