Cullies

/ˈkʌliz/ noun

Definition

Plural of cully; multiple dupes, fools, or people easily tricked.

Etymology

From the noun 'cully' (a person who is easily deceived), with possible Scandinavian origins; plural formed with -s.

Kelly Says

Shakespeare used 'cullies' in his plays to describe gullible victims of con artists, making it a window into early modern crime and deception.

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