Tom o\'Bedlam

[tom uh-bed-luhm]

Tom o'Bed·lam

[tom uh-bed-luhm]
noun, plural Tom o'Bed·lams.
a roving beggar afflicted with or feigning madness.

Origin:
1595–1605
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Tom o'Bedlam is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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