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noun
a dull, stupid person; blockhead.
Origin:
1535–45; variant of obsolete dold stupid, orig. past participle of Middle English dollen, dullen to dull
1535–45; variant of obsolete dold stupid, orig. past participle of Middle English dollen, dullen to dull
Related forms
dolt·ish, adjective
dolt·ish·ly, adverb
dolt·ish·ness, noun
Synonyms
idiot, fool, clod, nitwit, dummy.
idiot, fool, clod, nitwit, dummy.
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Dolt
is always a great word to know.
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Example Sentences
- Just the thought that some dolt wants to yammer at me for what ever reason gives me pain.
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Word Origin & History
dolt
1543, perhaps a variant of dold "dull, foolish," influenced by dulte, dolte, pp. forms of M.E. dullen "to dull, make or become dazed or stupid" (see dull).
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