doltish

doltish

English

Etymology

Etymology tree
English dolt
Proto-Indo-European *-iskos
Proto-Germanic *-iskaz
Proto-West Germanic *-isk
Old English -isċ
Middle English -ish
English -ish
English doltish

    From dolt + -ish.

    Pronunciation

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    Adjective

    doltish (comparative more doltish, superlative most doltish)

    1. Like a dolt; dull in intellect; stupid.

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