Clodpolls

/ˈklɑdˌpoʊlz/ noun

Definition

Plural of clodpoll; multiple foolish or stupid people.

Etymology

Plural form of the variant 'clodpoll' by adding '-s'.

Kelly Says

Finding multiple spellings of the same word in historical texts (clodpole, clodpoll, clodpole) reveals how writers of the 1600s had personal spelling preferences rather than following rules.

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