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dote

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Main Entry:
dote 
          Listen to the pronunciation of 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 
          Listen to the pronunciation of dotingly \ˈdō-tiŋ-lē\ adverb
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