clodpole

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Definition of clodpole in English English dictionary

a stupid person; blockhead

Show the dullest clodpole,’ says my invaluable German friend, ‘show the haughtiest feather-head, that a soul higher than himself is here; were his knees stiffened into brass, he must down and worship.’.

{i} dolt, stupid person

Related Terms

clodpoll

{n} a heavy or stupid fellow

clodpoll

{i} blockhead; dolt; stupid person

clodpoll

A stupid fellow; a dolt

Hyphenation

clod·pole

Etymology

(noun.) 1601. From clod and pole (i.e. head)