English Explanatory Dictionary

befool

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To make a fool out of (someone); to fool, trick, or deceive (someone).

Pronunciation

/bɪˈfuːl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-befool.wav /bɪˈfʉl/

Word forms

befool befools befooling befooled

Etymology

From Middle English bifolen, equivalent to be- + fool.

Derived words

befoolment unbefool
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