Bedolt

/bɪˈdoʊlt/ verb

Definition

To make dull or foolish; to stupefy or deprive of sense.

Etymology

Prefix 'be-' combined with 'dolt' (origin uncertain, possibly from Scandinavian). The verb means to render someone as senseless as a dolt.

Kelly Says

Medieval and early modern English speakers loved 'be-' verbs for expressing transformation—'bedolt' is like saying 'to make someone into a complete idiot,' which is exactly what happens when you've had too much ale!

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