Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • Same as doted, 1.

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  • adjective Afflicted with weak-mindedness, usually caused by senility

Etymologies

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From Middle English doten, "to behave foolishly"

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  • So she cried honestly, "I'm so dull that I'll die. You and Mr. James are awfully good to me, and I can put up with Mr. Morrison, though he's a doited old thing, and I like my work, but coming here in the morning and going home at night, day in and day out, it drives me crazy."

    - Rebecca West, The Judge, ii

    July 10, 2009