Word: blockheaded
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...ever will a Blockhead be; But he that learns these Letters fair Shall have a Coach to take...
...Reader Soule see p. 761 of the 3,350-page, 17 lb. 10 oz., New Merriam Webster for "dizzard: a jester, a fool, a blockhead...
...Chamberlain had three wives. The first two (cousins) each bore him a son, and both unfortunate mothers died in childbed. No. 1 son by No. 1 wife is Sir Austen Chamberlain, famed Nobel Peace Prize winner (TIME, Dec. 20, 1926). Many people privately consider him an affected blockhead, the husband of one of the smartest "political wives" in Europe. Austen copied his father in all ways as best he could (omitting only the 19th Century orchid); he made a name once as great as that of his friend Briand; and he retired with the Garter...
...government official has made a stupid mistake and is publicly denounced as a blockhead by his chief. In an agony of humiliation, he resigns his position, is ashamed to go home, gets very drunk and sleeps with a prostitute. His easy-going brother patches things up again...
Since the envelope was long, crisp, important, a flunky in tight breeches and silver braid carried it gingerly to the Chamberlain, Admiral Herr von Reuber Paschwitz. More in amaze than anger, the Admiral muttered "Dummkopf! Blockhead!" ripped, discovered the letter to be signed by Major Judson Hannigan (able morale developer, training camp inspirationalist, generous cup and counsel donor to promising rookies) 104th Infantry, Boston, Mass...