baldrick

/ˈbɔːldrɪk/

Definitions

1. noun

a piece of cloth, typically a scarf or a band, worn around the head or neck, especially by men in the 18th century

“The pirate wore a colorful baldrick around his neck.”

2. noun

a foolish or inept person

“He was such a baldrick that he managed to get lost on his way home.”

Synonyms

  • fool
  • simpleton

Antonyms

  • genius
  • mastermind