SIMPLETON

simpleton, simple

(noun) a person lacking intelligence or common sense

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

simpleton (plural simpletons)

(pejorative) A simple-minded person lacking common sense.

Source: Wiktionary


Sim"ple*ton, n. Etym: [Cf. F. simplet, It. semplicione.]

Definition: A person of weak intellect; a silly person.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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