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The word "befuddled" originates from the prefix "be-" combined with the verb "fuddle," which means to confuse or muddle. "Fuddle" itself is believed to derive from the Middle English term "fuddel," meaning to confuse or make drunk. The term has evolved over time to describe a state of confusion or perplexity. The use of "befuddled" in modern English conveys a sense of being bewildered or unable to think clearly.

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