damphool

English

Adjective

damphool (not comparable)

1. Archaic form of damnfool.
   • 1901, Western Camera Notes, page 71:

     So I got glycerine and started to make a new brew according to the best of my light, aided and abetted by that damphool friend of mine.

   • 1929, The Retail Clerks International Advocate, volumes 36-37, page 11:

     What was that damphool buyer's name that wanted to take over those extra departments when Jim left us?