folisch

folisch

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From fol (“fool”) +‎ -yssh.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈfoːliʃ/

Adjective

folisch (Late Middle English)

  1. Foolish, erroneous, ridiculous.
  2. (rare) Sinful (doctrinally or sexually)
  3. (rare) Bizarre, weird, nonsensical.

Usage notes

  • The use of folisch to describe people is rare in Middle English.

Descendants

  • English: foolish
  • Scots: fuilish

References

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