ETYM From Joannes Duns Scotus, a schoolman called the Subtle Doctor, who died in 1308. Originally in the phrase. Related to Note below.
These words are used to express a low opinion of someone's intelligence; SYN. dunderhead, numskull, blockhead, bonehead, lunkhead, hammerhead, knucklehead, loggerhead, muttonhead.
1. Pâtisserie.
2. (Au figuré) Incapable.