fool's
|fool's|
B2
/fuːlz/
(fool)
unwise person
Etymology
Etymology Information
'fool' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'fol', where 'fol' meant 'foolish or mad'.
Historical Evolution
'fol' transformed into the Middle English word 'fole', and eventually became the modern English word 'fool'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'foolish or mad', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who acts unwisely'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
possessive form of 'fool', indicating something that belongs to or is associated with a fool.
The fool's errand was a waste of time.
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Last updated: 2025/01/15 06:36