jolter-head

jolter-head
\\ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun also jolt-head \\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\
Etymology: jolter-head alteration of jolt-head; jolt-head probably from jolt (II) + head
1. archaic : a large or heavy head
2. now dialect chiefly England : dunce, booby, blockhead

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