Butt
, who has not a good deal of Wit and Vivacity, even in the ridiculous side of his Character. A stupid
Butt
is only fit for the Conversation of ordinary People: Men of Wit require one that will give them Play, and bestir himself in the absurd Part of his Behaviour. A
Butt
with these Accomplishments frequently gets the Laugh of his side, and turns the Ridicule upon him that attacks him.
John Falstaff
was an Hero of this Species, and gives a good Description of himself in his Capacity of a
Butt