Etymology

befool

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Today it means: To make a fool out of (someone); to fool, trick, or deceive (someone). Full definition →

Middle English bifolen
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  1. Middle English · inherited frombifolen
  2. English todaybefool

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

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