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Definition of Idiotish
1. a. Like an idiot; foolish.
Definition of Idiotish
1. Adjective. Like an idiot; idiotic; foolish. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Idiotish
1. idiotic [adj] - See also: idiotic
Lexicographical Neighbors of Idiotish
Literary usage of Idiotish
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Extraordinary Affliction, and Gracious Relief of a Little Boy: Supposed by James Heaton (1822)
"His mother, in distress, answered, " he is this morning taken quite idiotish !"
He lay fingering the bed- curtain, and took no notice of my coming into the ..."
2. The Principles of Moral and Political Philosophy by William Paley (1835)
"as if he were mad or idiotish ; in which case a parent may treat him as a madman
or an idiot; that is, may deem it sufficient to provide for his support, ..."
3. Commentaries on the Laws of England: In Four Books ; with an Analysis of the by Sir William Blackstone, John Eykyn Hovenden, Archer Ryland (1836)
"... as if he were mad or idiotish, in which case a parent may treat him as a madman
or an idiot; that is, may deem it sufficient to provide for his support, ..."
4. Select Works of John Bale ...: Containing the Examinations of Lord Cobham by John Bale, Henry Christmas (1849)
"... revelations, and false miracles, both blind the unlearned governors, and
deceive the profane idiotish multitude, leading them both to the devil. 7. ..."
5. The Christian Home as it is in the Sphere of Nature and the Church: Showing by Samuel Phillips (1866)
"... as if he were mad or idiotish, in which case a parent may treat him as a madman
or an idiot; that is, may deem it sufficient to provide for his support ..."
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