diff --git a/src/nvim/eval.c b/src/nvim/eval.c
index 279342c878..a3e0a34135 100644
--- a/src/nvim/eval.c
+++ b/src/nvim/eval.c
@@ -2649,8 +2649,6 @@ int eval0_simple_funccal(char *arg, typval_T *rettv, exarg_T *eap, evalarg_T *co
 /// "arg" must point to the first non-white of the expression.
 /// "arg" is advanced to the next non-white after the recognized expression.
 ///
-/// Note: "rettv.v_lock" is not set.
-///
 /// @return  OK or FAIL.
 int eval1(char **arg, typval_T *rettv, evalarg_T *const evalarg)
 {