Harum-scarum: alternatives and connections

Nor responsible; not liable or able to answer fro consequences; innocent.

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Nor responsible; not liable or able to answer fro consequences; innocent.

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One who adventures; as, the merchant adventurers; one who seeks his fortune in new and hazardous or perilous enterprises.

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One who ventures, or puts to hazard; an adventurer.

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Inclined to wild sports; delighting in rash, absurd, or dangerous amusements.

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Inclined to wild sports; delighting in rash, absurd, or dangerous amusements.

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Affected by lunacy; insane; mad.

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Inclined to wild sports; delighting in rash, absurd, or dangerous amusements.

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See Pall-mall.

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A bully or braggadocio; a swaggering, boastful fellow; a swaggerer.

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