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Definition of Halfwit
1. n. A foolish person; a dolt; a blockhead; a dunce.
Definition of Halfwit
1. Noun. Someone lacking in intelligence ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Halfwit
1. an idiot [n -S] - See also: idiot
Lexicographical Neighbors of Halfwit
Literary usage of Halfwit
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Some Account of the English Stage: From the Restoration in 1660 to 1830 by John Genest (1832)
"Hackit = Spiller : Sir Vanity halfwit = Pack: Grogram (a mercer) = Harper: ...
supposes him to be Sir Vanity halfwit—he supposes her to be Lucinda—Capt. ..."
2. The London Magazine Enlarged and Improved (1785)
"... performers were every thing the author could Sir Anthony halfwit, ...
tricks upon Sir Anthony halfwit and Beaumont being ..."
3. Treasury of Knowledge and Library of Reference by Samuel Maunder (1855)
"a common copper coin Hnl!'aU'h!-ed,n. having a wenk discernment Halfway, ad.
In the middle halfwit.», a foolish fellow, »blockhead halfwit-ted, ..."
4. A Dictionary of the English Language: Compiled for the Use of Common Schools by Noah Webster (1817)
"... carried by officers Halfway, n. the middle way halfwit, п. a foolish person,
simpleton halfwit'ted, a. silly, foolish, weak Hall, n. a mansion house, ..."
5. Kingdoms of Ahn Daowen: Storms of Espyrea by E. P. Harlow (2007)
""You know, you're the halfwit," the redhead jibed, and the raven raised her head
enough to allow one eye to be seen. "You are! ..."
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