Middle English Dictionary Entry
fōlīǒus adj.
Entry Info
Forms | fōlīǒus adj. |
Etymology | AF; CF folieus. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
Foolish; ?sinful.
Associated quotations
- ?c1450 Knt.Tour-L.(Hrl 1764)58/29 : For the whiche folyus dede, there is fall so moche sorw.
- ?c1450 Knt.Tour-L.(Hrl 1764)83/32 : Thorugh the said folious loue he toke her into his wiff.