Gorm

[Mr.Ix]

Someone can be described as being gormless. What is (a) gorm and can you describe someone as being gormfull if they are the opposite?

[Quizmonster]

There was a dialect word 'gorm' with varied meanings such as a fool, a bit of chewing tobacco and - in the USA - a muddle. However, the original meaning was just 'understanding' and that is where the 'gormless' came in. If you're gormless, you lack understanding or are a bit of an idiot.

[Mr.Ix]

Thanks QM,   I take it I can't describe you as Gormly then, as you do appear to be very knwledgable lol