Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

clodpate

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
clod-pate
IPA
13
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A blockhead; an idiot or fool.

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Etymology

From clod + pate.

Usage

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Questions

What does clodpate mean?
A blockhead; an idiot or fool.
Where does clodpate come from?
From clod + pate.

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