witwanton

English

noun
Definitions
  • (archaic) One who indulges in idle, foolish, and irreverent fancies or speculations; one who tries to be cleverly amusing but falls short.

Etymology

Compound from English wit (understanding, know, a clever man, knowledge) + English wanton.

Origin

English

wanton

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