Amadán the Fool
( of them so far.)
The fool says in his heart, "There is no God." -- Psalms 14:1
The Wise Man Says it to the World. --Unknown
amadan
fool, Irish amadán: am+ment-, "non-minded", Celtic root ment (dearmad, farmad, etc.),
mind; Latin mens, menti-s, English mind, etc. The shorter root men is found in meanmna.
Main Entry: 1fool
Pronunciation: 'fül
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old French fol, from Late Latin follis, from Latin, bellows, bag; akin to Old High German bolla blister, balg bag -- more at BELLY
Date: 13th century
1 : a person lacking in judgment or prudence
2 a : a retainer formerly kept in great households to provide casual entertainment and commonly dressed in motley with cap, bells, and bauble b : one who is victimized or made to appear foolish : DUPE
3 a : a harmlessly deranged person or one lacking in common powers of understanding b : one with a marked propensity or fondness for something <a dancing fool> <a fool for candy>
4 : a cold dessert of pureed fruit mixed with whipped cream or custard
