"lack-mind" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: lack-minds [plural]
Etymology: From lack + sense. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|lack|sense}} lack + sense Head templates: {{en-noun}} lack-mind (plural lack-minds)
  1. (archaic, derogatory) An unintelligent person. Tags: archaic, derogatory Categories (topical): People Synonyms: lackbrain

Inflected forms

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