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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Fool \Fool\, v. t.
1. To infatuate; to make foolish. --Shak.
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For, fooled with hope, men favor the deceit.
--Dryden.
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2. To use as a fool; to deceive in a shameful or mortifying
manner; to impose upon; to cheat by inspiring foolish
confidence; as, to fool one out of his money.
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You are fooled, discarded, and shook off
By him for whom these shames ye underwent. --Shak.
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{To fool away}, to get rid of foolishly; to spend in trifles,
idleness, folly, or without advantage.
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