a. [ F. innocent, L. innocens, -entis; pref. in- not + nocens, p. pr. of nocere to harm, hurt. See Noxious. ]
The spear
Sung innocent, and spent its force in air. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]
To offer up a weak, poor, innocent lamb. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
I have sinned in that I have betrayed the innocent blood. Matt. xxvii. 4. [ 1913 Webster ]
The aidless, innocent lady, his wished prey. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
Innocent from the great transgression. Ps. xix. 13. [ 1913 Webster ]
Innocent party (Law),
n.
In Scotland a natural fool was called an innocent. Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]
Innocents' day (Eccl.),
adv. In an innocent manner. [ 1913 Webster ]