"foolability" meaning in All languages combined

See foolability on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From fool + -ability. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|fool|ability}} fool + -ability Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} foolability (uncountable)
  1. The quality of being foolable. Tags: uncountable
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