20 January 2005

Word for the Day

gormless · 'gorm-l&s · adjective
: chiefly British-- lacking intelligence; stupid
Etymology: alteration of English dialect gaumless, from gaum attention, understanding (from Middle English gome, from Old Norse gaum, gaumr) + -less
Posted Thursday, January 20, 2005

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