(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 0:26:58

In*nox"ious (?), a. [L. innoxius. See In- not, and Noxious.]

1.

Free from hurtful qualities or effects; harmless.

"Innoxious flames."

Sir K. Digby.

2.

Free from crime; pure; innocent.

Pope.

-- In*nox`ious*ly, adv. -- In*nox"ious*ness, n.

 

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