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half-wit

Pronunciation:  haf wit

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 Definition: 
  1. [n]  (informal) a stupid incompetent person
  2. [n]  a person of subnormal intelligence
 
 Synonyms: changeling, cretin, dimwit, doofus, idiot, imbecile, moron, nitwit, retard
 
 See Also: simple, simpleton

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Half"-wit`\, n.
A foolish; a dolt; a blockhead; a dunce. --Dryden.

 

 

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