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doater

1

[ doh-ter ]

noun



doater

2

[ doh-ter ]

noun

, Newfoundland.
  1. a fully mature harp seal.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of doater1

First recorded in 1785–95; apparently special use of dotard

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