befool
English
/bɪˈfuːl/
verb
Definitions
- (transitive) To make a fool out of (someone); to fool, trick, or deceive (someone).
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English bifolen prefix from English fool (a jester).
Origin
English
fool
Gloss
a jester
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- damnfool English
- fool English
- fool-hearted English
- foolability English
- foolable English
- fooldom English
- fooler English
- foolery English
- fooless English
- foolest English
- fooleth English
- foolhardy English
- foolhood English
- foolify English
- foolish English
- foolometer English
- foolproof English
- foolship English
- foolsome English
- motley fool English
- outfool English
- superfool English
- tomfool English
- unbefool English
- unfool English
- bifolen Middle English
- fole Middle English
- ful Tok Pisin