First Known Use: 1798
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bêtise
noun bê·tise \bā-ˈtēz\
plural bê·tises \-ˈtēz\
Definition of BÊTISE
1
: an act of foolishness or stupidity
2
: lack of good sense : stupidity
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Origin of BÊTISE
French, from bête idiot, fool, literally, beast
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