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spooney
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spooney, a.
Weak-minded; demonstratively fond; as, spooney lovers. [1913 Webster]
spooney, n.
A weak-minded or silly person; one who is foolishly fond. [1913 Webster]
"There is no doubt, whatever, that I was a lackadaisical young spooney." [1913 Webster]
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