DIZZARD

Etymology

Noun

dizzard (plural dizzards)

(obsolete) A jester or fool.

(obsolete) An idiot.

Source: Wiktionary


Diz"zard, n. Etym: [See Dizzy, and cf. Disard.]

Definition: A blockhead. [Obs.] [Written also dizard, and disard.] -- Diz"zard*ly, adv. [Obs.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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