addlehead
|ad-dle-head|
C2
/ˈædəlˌhɛd/
foolish person
Etymology
Etymology Information
'addlehead' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'addel,' where 'addel' meant 'liquid filth or urine.'
Historical Evolution
'addel' transformed into the English word 'addle,' meaning 'confused or muddled,' and eventually became the modern English word 'addlehead.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'confused or muddled,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a foolish or muddle-headed person.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a foolish or muddle-headed person.
He was such an addlehead, always forgetting where he put his keys.
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Last updated: 2025/05/04 11:21