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But Greek ατελης (atele:s) seems to be derived from τελος (telos), there being no *τελης (tele:s). The meaning of atele:s is more incomplete or unfinished than blemished. One meaning of telos is tax, so a meaning of atele:s is 'free or exempt from tax, tribute, or tithe'. So, this pretend word atelophobe could just as likely mean 'fear of being taxfree'.
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