"numbskullery" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: numbskull + -ery Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|numbskull|ery}} numbskull + -ery Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} numbskullery (uncountable)
  1. (informal) The behaviour of a numbskull; foolishness; stupidity. Tags: informal, uncountable
    Sense id: en-numbskullery-en-noun-RENrrPmc Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ery

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