† ˈhoddypoll Obs.
In 6 -poule, -peele.
[f. hoddy as in prec. + poll head: cf. doddypoll in same sense.]
A fool, simpleton; a cuckold.
| 1522 Skelton Why not to Court 670 Moche I wonder, How suche a hoddypoule So boldely dare controule. 1589 Nashe Almond for Parrat 4 a, Learne of her..to make hodie-peeles of your husbandes, and leade them..vp and downe the streetes by the hornes. |