holy fools

A form of holy fool — A person, often associated with gifts of prophecy and insight, who publicly acts as if mad or stupid, but whose madness is seen as concealing an inner sanctity for the purpose of self-humiliation.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of holy fool
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