Lean-witted

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Lacking in intelligence or shrewdness. archaic

    "And thou a lunatic lean-witted fool Presuming on an ague's privilege"

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brainlessfoolishheadlessignorantineptinsensate

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"And thou a lunatic lean-witted fool Presuming on an ague's privilege"

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