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Oaf n. : Originally, an elf's child; a changeling left by fairies or goblins; hence, a deformed or foolish child; a simpleton; an idiot.

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What does it mean to say someone is beached? like a beached Oaf perhaps?

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synonyms
  (noun) lout
  (noun) clod
  (noun) stumblebum
  (noun) goon
  (noun) lubber
  (noun) lummox
  (noun) lump
  (noun) gawk
  (noun) clumsy person


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