DODDER


Meaning of DODDER in English

v.

Function: intransitive verb

Inflected Form: dod · dered ; dod · der · ing \ ' dä-d( ə -)ri ŋ \

Etymology: Middle English dadiren

Date: 14th century

1 : to tremble or shake from weakness or age

2 : to progress feebly and unsteadily <was dodder ing down the walk>

– dod · der · er \ -d ə r- ə r \ noun

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