"sapskull" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: sapskulls [plural]
Etymology: sap + skull Etymology templates: {{compound|en|sap|skull}} sap + skull Head templates: {{en-noun}} sapskull (plural sapskulls)
  1. A stupid person; a saphead.
    Sense id: en-sapskull-en-noun-HUZbye78 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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