SIL'LY, a. Heb. This may be radically the same word, with a prefix. Class Sl. No. 26
1. Weak in intellect foolish witless destitute of ordinary strength of mind simple as a silly man a silly child.
2. Proceeding from want of understanding or common judgment characterized by weakness of folly unwise as silly thoughts silly actions a silly scheme writings stupid or silly.
3. Weak helpless. After long storms- With which my silly bark was toss'd
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