Oaf
[əʊf] or [of]
Definition
(n.) Originally, an elf's child; a changeling left by fairies or goblins; hence, a deformed or foolish child; a simpleton; an idiot.
Edited by Anselm
Synonyms and Synonymous
n. Changeling (when a foolish child is left in place of another), simpleton, fool, DUNCE.
Inputed by Hannibal
Definition
n. a foolish or deformed child left by the fairies in place of another: a dolt an idiot.—adj. Oaf′ish idiotic doltish.
Checker: Spenser
Examples
- Hark ye, Mr. Oaf: The farmers live splendidly, you say. Benjamin Franklin. Memoirs of Benjamin Franklin.
Checked by Jerome