coot

A coot (sense 1)

Meaning

Noun

Any of various aquatic birds of the genus Fulica that are mainly black with a prominent frontal shield on the forehead.
A foolish or eccentric fellow
A success; something excellent.
Body louse (Pediculus humanus).

Origin

From Middle English cote. Related to Dutch meerkoet.
Compare cootie.

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