/ Dictionary / Index F fool's errand: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: fool's' er'rand Pronunciation: [key] a completely absurd, pointless, or useless errand. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. foolscap fool's gold Related Content Daily Word Quiz: censure Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language