GOBEMOUCHE
\ɡˈə͡ʊbma͡ʊt͡ʃ], \ɡˈəʊbmaʊtʃ], \ɡ_ˈəʊ_b_m_aʊ_tʃ]\
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Literally, a fly swallower; hence, once who keeps his mouth open; a boor; a silly and credulous person.
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Literally, a fly swallower; hence, once who keeps his mouth open; a boor; a silly and credulous person.
By Noah Webster.
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A fly-swallower; hence; a credulous person, simpleton, or ninny: so named from such persons listening or staring with open mouth.
By Daniel Lyons
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(pl. -es pr. like sing.). Credulous newsmonger. [French]
By Sir Augustus Henry
Word of the day
tinctura quininae ammoniata
- A preparation made by dissolving quinin sulphate in alcohol [Br. Ph.].