Fool.
Gomeril
GOM-er-il
ˈɡɒmərɪl
Noun
Example Sentences
"Ya daft gomeril!"
"He's a complete gomeril."
Etymology & History
Archaic Scots word for fool or simpleton. Etymology uncertain, possibly from Old French. Used in older Scots literature, now rare but still recognized.
Word Details
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Region
Scotland
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Era
1600s
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Language
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Formality
neutral
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