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simpleton

simp·le·ton

UK/ˈsɪmpəltən/ US/ˈsɪmpəltʰən] ~ [ˈsɪmpl̩tʰn̩/ uncommon informal

noun

1.

a person lacking intelligence or common sense

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Origin

From simple + -ton (as in a surname). Compare French simplet, Italian semplicione.

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