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Define the word To fool away

"To fool away" gcide "The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48"

Fool \Fool\, v. t.
   1. To infatuate; to make foolish. --Shak.
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            For, fooled with hope, men favor the deceit.
                                                  --Dryden.
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   2. To use as a fool; to deceive in a shameful or mortifying
      manner; to impose upon; to cheat by inspiring foolish
      confidence; as, to fool one out of his money.
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            You are fooled, discarded, and shook off
            By him for whom these shames ye underwent. --Shak.
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   To fool away, to get rid of foolishly; to spend in trifles,
      idleness, folly, or without advantage.
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