| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
Bedford1 (ˈbɛdfəd) ![]() | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a town in SE central England, in Bedfordshire, on the River Ouse; administrative centre of Bedford unitary authority. Pop: 82 488 (2001) |
| 2. | a unitary authority of SE central England. Pop: 154 900 (2007 est). Area: 480 sq km (185 sq miles) |
| 3. | short for Bedfordshire |