"codshead" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: codsheads [plural], cod's head [alternative], cod's-head [alternative]
Etymology: Compound of cod's + head. Etymology templates: {{glossary|Compound}} Compound, {{com+|en|cod|head|alt1=cod's}} Compound of cod's + head Head templates: {{en-noun}} codshead (plural codsheads)
  1. (derogatory) A stupid person; a fool. Tags: derogatory Synonyms: dunderhead, numbskull, fool Derived forms: cod's head and shoulders, codsheaded Related terms: codhead
    Sense id: en-codshead-en-noun-ICmRWnQi Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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