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tom⋅fool

  [tom-fool]
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–noun
1. a grossly foolish or stupid person; a silly fool.
–adjective
2. being or characteristic of a tomfool.
Origin:
1325–75; ME Thome fole Tom the fool

Related forms:
tomfoolish, adjective
tom⋅fool⋅ish⋅ness, noun
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tom·fool   (tŏm'fōōl')   
n.  A stupid or foolish person.
adj.  Extremely foolish or stupid.

[Tom (nickname of Thomas) + fool.]
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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