Noun
A person of weak intellect; a silly person.
Source: Webster's dictionaryThe song was popular among the British troops, creating a stereotype of the Yankee simpleton who stuck a feather in his cap and thought that he was stylish. citation Today, "Yankee Doodle" is the official state song of Connecticut. Source: Internet
;Masher Wilkins :A kind-hearted simpleton (played by John Cleese), who often appears as an unlikely villain or henchman. Source: Internet
However, Calandrino was known as a simpleton by his contemporaries. Source: Internet
His aged and blind father, King Wermund believed him to be a simpleton and in order to preserve his son's position as king had him marry the daughter of Freawine (a neighbouring warlord/king) so that Freawine would assist Uffi when he became king. Source: Internet
However, the episode left him embarrassed and exposed him to criticism as a provincial simpleton unable to cope with intrigues of the imperial city. Source: Internet