fool

Middle English

noun
Definitions
  • (alt form) fole

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French fol (insane, mad, foolish, silly) derived from Latin follis (bellows, purse, sack, inflated ball, belly, leather bag, paunch, a bag, device, bellows q).

Origin

Latin

follis

Gloss

bellows, purse, sack, inflated ball, belly, leather bag, paunch, a bag, device, bellows q

Concept
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Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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