DOTE


Meaning of DOTE in English

v.intr. 1 (foll. by on, upon) be foolishly or excessively fond of. 2 be silly or feeble-minded, esp. from old age. doter n. dotingly adv.

[ ME, corresp. to MDu. doten be silly ]

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