Main Entry:

dote

Pronunciation:

\ˈdōt\

Function:

intransitive verb

Inflected Form(s):

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 \ˈdō-tiŋ-lē\ adverb