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SILLINESS

\sˈɪlinəs], \sˈɪlinəs], \s_ˈɪ_l_i_n_ə_s]\

Definitions of SILLINESS

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2011 - English Dictionary Database
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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an impulsive scatterbrained manner

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

an impulsive scatterbrained manner

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Weakness of understanding; want of sound sense or judgment.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. State of being silly; want of Bound sense or judgment; simplicity; â€” imbecility; a mild form of insanity.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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