/dot"euhr euhl/ , n.
1. any of several plovers usually inhabiting upland areas, esp. Eudromias morinellus, of Europe and Asia.
2. Brit. Dial. a silly, stupid person, esp. one who is easily duped.
Also, dottrel /do"treuhl/ .
[ 1400-50; late ME dotrelle. See DOTE, -REL ]