Bedaft

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Stupid; foolish; dim-witted. archaic

    "Then are you blind, dull-witted, and bedaft."

Synonyms

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barmyboneheadedchowderheadedcockamamiedaftduffle-headed

Antonyms

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subtle

Example

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"Then are you blind, dull-witted, and bedaft."

Etymology

From bedaff (“to befool, make a fool of”) + -t (past tense ending).

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dim witted

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