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Brief and Straightforward Guide: What is a Nincompoop? ... The origin of nincompoop is a matter of speculation, although there are a few interesting theories. One of the earliest literary uses of "nincompoop" occurred in a 1676 play called The Plain Dealer, written by British playwright William Wycherley.
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nincompoop, n. [nin-kuhm-poop, nĭn-kəm-pōōp]; -The original theory behind nincompoop's origin was that it came from the Latin legal phrase non compos mentis, meaning 'insane, mentally incompetent,' which was being used in English courts by the early 17th century.
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The Oxford English Dictionary, however, proposes a different, and I think much more likely, origin of "gussied up." It turns out that "gussie" -- ... Unfortunately, the origin of "nincompoop" is a mystery, as most dictionaries declare simply "origin unknown", and even the more adventurous authorities are divided.
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narcissistic | Native American words in English | neck of the woods | neighborhood | Nelly | nerd | New York minute | nightmare | nincompoop | notions | nylon | obedience | obfuscate | obscenities | obsess | off the cuff | O.K. | okey dokey | Olga | ... English has many fabric names that reflect their places of origin,
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Can you give any help on nincompoop? The OED and the American Heritage Dictionary say the origin is unknown, but is there any information from other sources on the origin of this delightful sounding word?
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Where do words come from? Most words are variations or combinations of words we knew already. This makes them easy to recognize and remember (and makes it easy to figure out where they ... But most words of unknown origin have managed to make it into our vocabulary without either of these advantages. ... nincompoop (1676)
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Another more commonly suggested origin for the word 'Nincompoop' is the Latin phrase, "Non Compos Mentis", meaning literally, "not in control of his mind".Tom, London, UK, 23/11/2007 14:43Report abuse...
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My dictionary says that the origin of ‘nincompoop’ is unknown. Can you tell me anything else about it? ... One early theory about the origin of this odd word asserted that it was derived from the Latin phrase‘non compos mentis’ (‘not of sane mind’). Samuel Johnson, the great British lexicographer,
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Majority English Dibul, New words, Q-word, Dartwill Aguila, Obtuse ... 'both brain cells don't work at the same time', and uncountable others), nincompoop stands out. The origin of nincompoop is unknown (see below) and it can't be associated with other terms or be burdened with political limitations.
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