simpleton

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Quotations 1.2.2 Translations

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[edit] Etymology

simple + -ton (as in a surname). Abbreviation of simple Tony or Anthony (Grose 1811 Dictionary).

[edit] Noun

simpleton (plural simpletons)

1. A simple person lacking common sense.

[edit] Quotations

• 2001 — Eoin Colfer, Artemis Fowl, p 92

  The stranger had crossed a sacred line. He had mentioned the men's mothers. Nothing could get him out of a beating now, even the fact that he was obviously a simpleton. Albeit a simpleton with a good vocabulary.

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