doited

[ doi-tid, -tit ]

adjectiveScot.

childish or feeble-minded, especially because of advanced age; senile.

Origin of doited

1375–1425; late Middle English (Scots), apparently a form of Middle English doted, past participle of doten to dote

Words Nearby doited

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How to use doited in a sentence

With a shamefaced laugh Alan told her she was an old witch, and was sheer doited at that!
Pharais and The Mountain Lovers | Fiona Macleod
Your mistress, doited devil, as I maun ca her, ought to be skelpit wi nettles for this calamity.
The Entail | John Galt
Mr. Keelevin, cried the Laird, peevishly, yere surely growing doited.
The Entail | John Galt
"How dare you call my brother, Sir Walter, a doited——" cried Jean, with flashing eyes.
A Widow's Tale and Other Stories | Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant
A bit of yellow pairchment and a muckle false seal, and the name of a doited auld man!
A Widow's Tale and Other Stories | Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant

British Dictionary definitions for doited

doited

doitit (ˈdɔɪtɪt)

/ (ˈdɔɪtɪd) /

adjective

Scot foolish or childish, as from senility

Origin of doited

C15: probably from doten to dote

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