(generally, a REGULAR FLAT-FISH), subs. (common).—A dullard. [A play upon FLAT = stupid, and FISH = something to hook or catch.] For synonyms, see BUFFLE, CABBAGE-HEAD, and SAMMY-SOFT. Cf., Fr., platpied = a contemptible fellow.
(generally, a REGULAR FLAT-FISH), subs. (common).—A dullard. [A play upon FLAT = stupid, and FISH = something to hook or catch.] For synonyms, see BUFFLE, CABBAGE-HEAD, and SAMMY-SOFT. Cf., Fr., platpied = a contemptible fellow.
