lice-free
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/laɪs-friː/
without lice
Etymology
Etymology Information
'lice-free' originates from the combination of 'lice,' referring to small parasitic insects, and 'free,' meaning not having or being affected by something.
Historical Evolution
The term 'lice-free' has been used in modern English to describe a state of being without lice.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without lice,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
free from lice; not infested with lice.
The school nurse confirmed that the child was lice-free.
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