half-witted
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Etymology
Origin of half-witted
First recorded in 1635–45
Example Sentences
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"You seem to think Dan is only half witted," Belle remarked.
From Dave Darrin's Fourth Year at Annapolis by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)
Fergus regarded Gibbie as a half witted fellow, and had no fear of him.
From Sir Gibbie by MacDonald, George
As the flyer did not stop at Dunraven, the baggageman and helper went home at six o'clock and she was absolutely alone save for this half witted boy.
From Danger Signals Remarkable, Exciting and Unique Examples of the Bravery, Daring and Stoicism in the Midst of Danger of Train Dispatchers and Railroad Engineers by Hill, John A.
Indeed a flighty and half witted man is the very instrument generally preferred by cunning politicians when very hazardous work is to be done.
From The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 4 by Macaulay, Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron
He was indeed flighty and half witted, but not on that account the less dangerous.
From The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 4 by Macaulay, Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron
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