01 n. The state of being foolish; want of good sense; levity, weakness, or derangement of mind.
pl.
Follies ((#))
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The state of being foolish; want of good sense; levity, weakness, or derangement of mind.
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2.
A foolish act; an inconsiderate or thoughtless procedure; weak or light-minded conduct; foolery.“What folly 'tis to hazard life for ill.” — Shak.
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3.
Scandalous crime; sin; specifically, as applied to a woman, wantonness.“[Achan] wrought folly in Israel.” — Josh. vii. 15.“When lovely woman stoops to folly.” — Goldsmith.
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The result of a foolish action or enterprise.“It is called this man's or that man's “folly,” and name of the foolish builder is thus kept alive for long after years.” — Trench.