dote
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intransitive verb \ˈdōt\dot·eddot·ing
Definition of DOTE
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
Origin of DOTE
Middle English; akin to Middle Low German dotten to be foolish
First Known Use: 13th century
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