- (n.) The result of a foolish action or enterprise.
- (n.) The state of being foolish; want of good sense; levity, weakness or derangement of mind.
- (n.) Scandalous crime; sin; specifically, as applied to a woman, wantonness.
- (n.) A foolish act; an inconsiderate or thoughtless procedure; weak or light-minded conduct; foolery.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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