simpleton
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sim·ple·ton (-tən)
noun
Etymology: < simple, after proper names ending in -ton
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Converse of object
- mean: The fears of the sister have added to the weakness of the woman; but she is by no means a simpleton in general.
Adjective modifier
- little: You won't give it me, you little celibate simpleton.
Noun used with modifier
- celibate: You won't give it me, you little celibate simpleton.
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