Boeotian

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Boeotian \B[oe]*o"tian\ (b[-e]*[=o]"shan), a. [L. Boeotia, Gr.
     boiwti`a, noted for its moist, thick atmosphere, and the
     dullness and stupidity of its inhabitants.]
     Of or pertaining to B[oe]otia. -- n. A native of B[oe]otia;
     also, one who is dull and ignorant.
     [1913 Webster]


  
     2. Hence: Stupid; dull; obtuse. -- n. One who is dull and
        ignorant.
        [1913 Webster]

From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  Boeotian
       adj : of or relating to ancient Boeotia or its people or to the
             dialect spoken there in classical times; "Boeotian
             dialects"