dotard

[ doh-terd ]
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noun
  1. a person exhibiting a decline in mental faculties, especially as a result of aging.

Origin of dotard

1
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English doterd, dooterd, dootarde; see origin at dote, -ard

Other words from dotard

  • do·tard·ly, adverb

Words Nearby dotard

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British Dictionary definitions for dotard

dotard

/ (ˈdəʊtəd) /


noun
  1. a person who is weak-minded, esp through senility

Origin of dotard

1
C14: from dote + -ard

Derived forms of dotard

  • dotardly, adjective

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