subs., and hulver-headed, adj. (old).—See quots. For synonyms, see BUFFLE and CABBAGE-HEAD.

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  c. 1696.  B. E., A New Dictionary of the Canting Crew, s.v. HULVER-HEAD, a silly Foolish fellow.

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  1785.  GROSE, A Classical Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue, s.v. HULVER HEADED, silly, puzzle pated.

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