dullard

[ duhl-erd ]
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noun
  1. a stupid, insensitive person.

Origin of dullard

1
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at dull, -ard

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How to use dullard in a sentence

  • The mere dullard sat silent, playing with his glove or discussing at what apothecary's the best tobacco was to be bought.

    Old and New London | Walter Thornbury

British Dictionary definitions for dullard

dullard

/ (ˈdʌləd) /


noun
  1. a dull or stupid person

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