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Meaning: (idiomatic,literary,dated)Notin love.1748, Samuel Richardson,Clarissa. Or, The history of a young lady: comprehending the most important concerns of private life. And particularly shewing, the distresses that may attend the misconduct both of parents and children, in relation to marriage. Published by the editor of Pamela. By Samuel Richardson, Volume 2, page146:I have laid a ſcheme to do ſo; if indeed ſhe is hitherto innocent andheart-free.1877, John Hollingshead,The Birthplace of Podgers, Etc, page 6:Nay, gentle maidens, you sing well but vainly, for Rose is stillheart-free, and looks but coldly upon her many suitors.1901, Julian Sturgis,Stephen Calinari, page166:The scene is set; and there am I alone, in my best looks,heart-free, waiting.1938, Alan Villiers,The Rotarian, page14:The merry ring ofheart-freelaughter filled the air, and all around were peace and contentment.
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