What's the difference between milksop and saphead?

Milksop


Definition:

  • (n.) A piece of bread sopped in milk; figuratively, an effeminate or weak-minded person.

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Saphead


Definition:

  • (n.) A weak-minded, stupid fellow; a milksop.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) She dismissed out of hand the pious fantasy of critical objectivity - "saphead objectivity", in her phrase.

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