addlepate
|ad-dle-pate|
C2
/ˈædəlˌpeɪt/
confused person
Etymology
Etymology Information
'addlepate' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'addle,' where 'addle' meant 'confused' or 'rotten.'
Historical Evolution
'addle' transformed into the term 'addlepate' in the 16th century, combining 'addle' with 'pate,' meaning 'head.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'confused head,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a confused or foolish person.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who is confused or foolish.
He was such an addlepate, always forgetting where he left his keys.
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Last updated: 2025/05/04 12:51