Where does fool-hearted come from?

First known use: First attested in 1851.

fool-hearted

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Frequency: 3.66 in modern English

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"“I'm fool-hearted enough to believe love can conquer all,” Dad admitted. I laughed a little, but it sounded all off since I was trying not to cry. “You are fool-hearted,” I said."

First attested in 1851. From fool + hearted, or perhaps an alteration of full-hearted.

more fool-hearted (comparative) most fool-hearted (superlative) foolhearted (alternative)

fool-heartedly fool-heartedness

foolhardy

fool-headed

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