SIL'LY, adjective [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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