n.
Pronunciation: ' d ō -tij
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from doten to dote
Date: 14th century
: a state or period of senile decay marked by decline of mental poise and alertness
n.
Pronunciation: ' d ō -tij
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from doten to dote
Date: 14th century
: a state or period of senile decay marked by decline of mental poise and alertness
Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary. Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка. 2012