"Simple Simon" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Simple Simons [plural]
Etymology: From the nursery rhyme of the same name. Head templates: {{en-noun|head=Simple Simon}} Simple Simon (plural Simple Simons)
  1. A fool, or gullible person. Categories (topical): People Related terms: Simple Simon over, Simple Simon under

Inflected forms

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