UK forces have been in Afghanistan since US-led forces launched Operation Enduring Freedom in 2001, targeting al-Qaeda and its Taliban supporters.
5. Weak in intellect; destitute of ordinary strength of mind; foolish; witless; simple; as, a silly woman. 6. Proceeding from want of understanding or common judgment; characterized by weakness or folly; unwise; absurd; stupid; as, silly conduct; a silly question.
The definition of a posy is an older term for a bouquet of flowers. A bunch of picked violets tied with a ribbon is an example of a posy. pl. -Â·sies. Archaic a line of poetry or motto inscribed inside a ring, etc.