FOLLY


Meaning of FOLLY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈfä-lē ]

noun

( plural follies )

Etymology: Middle English folie, from Anglo-French, from fol fool

Date: 13th century

1. : lack of good sense or normal prudence and foresight

2.

a. : criminally or tragically foolish actions or conduct

b. obsolete : evil , wickedness ; especially : lewd behavior

3. : a foolish act or idea

4. : an excessively costly or unprofitable undertaking

5. : an often extravagant picturesque building erected to suit a fanciful taste

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.