What does hen-witted mean?
Hen-witted means Foolish; birdbrained..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Foolish; birdbrained..
Quite half of them were those hen-witted middle-aged women who have lately escaped from good Christian homes and are trying to be literary.
It's a good offer, but I am not prepared to take a bullet for any hen-witted politician.
"So the only reason I can think of for this burst of pique is that you're jealous." "Of you and that hen-witted tart with her rhinoceros-sized breasts?"
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Hen-witted means Foolish; birdbrained..
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Quite half of them were those hen-witted middle-aged women who have lately escaped from good Christian homes and are trying to be literary.
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