BÊTISE


Meaning of BÊTISE in English

/be teez"/ , n.

1. lack of understanding, perception, or the like; stupidity.

2. a stupid or foolish act or remark.

3. something inconsequential or without merit; absurdity; trifle.

[ 1820-30; bête foolish (see BEAST) + -ise -ICE ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .