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† ˈbribeless, a. Obs. [f. bribe + -less.] Free from bribes; not to be corrupted by a bribe.
1608Tourneur Rev. Trag. i. iv. 37 Nay, then, step forth thou Bribelesse officer! a1618Raleigh Pilgr. in Rem. (1661) 257 From thence to Heavens bribeless Hall, Where no corrupted voices brawl. 1640Bp. Reynolds Passions (1658) 1102 Conscience is a most bribeless worker. |