goosecap

English

Etymology

From goose +‎ cap.

Noun

goosecap (plural goosecaps)

1. A fool; a dolt.
   • 1954, C. S. Lewis, The Horse and His Boy:

     Lucy and Edmund and Peridan were busy with their plans for the battle and though Lucy once said, "But where is his goosecap Highness?" Edmund only replied, "Not in the front, and that's good news enough. Leave well alone."