Scott was called the great blockhead while in Edinburgh College.

I shall think you a great blockhead, Frank, if you bring the aunt without the niece.

The greatest blockheads I know are distinguished by the same characteristic.

"That your forefathers were great blockheads, and that their descendant is not a whit the wiser."

"The greater blockhead he!" said one.

"Dear me, Austin,- agreatblockhead?"