Fool, v. t.
1. To infatuate; to make foolish.
For, fooled with hope, men favor the deceit. --Dryden.
2. To use as a fool; to deceive in a shameful or mortifying manner; to impose upon; to cheat by inspiring foolish confidence; as, to fool one out of his money.
You are fooled, discarded, and shook off
By him for whom these shames ye underwent. --Shak.
To fool away, to get rid of foolishly; to spend in trifles, idleness, folly, or without advantage.
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