v.
Pronunciation: ' d ō t
Function: intransitive verb
Inflected Form: dot · ed ; dot · ing
Etymology: Middle English; akin to Middle Low German dotten to be foolish
Date: 13th century
1 : to exhibit mental decline of or like that of old age : be in one's dotage
2 : to be lavish or excessive in one's attention, fondness, or affection ― usually used with on < doted on her only grandchild>
– dot · er noun
– dot · ing · ly \ ' d ō -ti ŋ -l ē \ adverb