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adjective
no·​cent | \ ˈnō-sᵊnt How to pronounce nocent (audio) \

Definition of nocent

: harmful

First Known Use of nocent

15th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for nocent

borrowed from Latin nocent-, nocens "injurious, guilty," from present participle of nocēre "to damage (things), injure, harm (persons)" — more at noxious

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