half-witted
Example Sentences
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For all his brains and later academic renown, he was no swot: he started cramming five days before finals, from an undemanding textbook nicknamed “Economics for the Half-witted Child”.
From Economist • Aug. 13, 2015
Now, Koll the Half-witted went upon his errand, and the time passed till it lacked but a month to Yule, and men sat indoors, for the season was dark and much snow fell.
From Eric Brighteyes by Haggard, Henry Rider
But Swanhild, going to her bower, caused Koll the Half-witted to be summoned.
From Eric Brighteyes by Haggard, Henry Rider
Then Swanhild, Atli's wife, and Koll the Half-witted talked long and earnestly together.
From Eric Brighteyes by Haggard, Henry Rider
It is said that in his day there was no one in Iceland who could lie so well as Koll the Half-witted.
From Eric Brighteyes by Haggard, Henry Rider
