doited

American  

[doi-tid, -tit] / ˈdɔɪ tɪd, -tɪt /

adjective

Scot.

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

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doited British  

/ ˈdɔɪtɪt, ˈdɔɪtɪd /

adjective

1. foolish or childish, as from senility

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Etymology

Origin of doited

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

Example Sentences

And yet again:— Willie Warstle, auld Carle, Dottered, dune, and doited bodie, Feeds his weans on calfs' lugs, Sowps o' brose, and draps o' crowdie.

From Children's Rhymes, Children's Games, Children's Songs, Children's Stories A Book for Bairns and Big Folk by Ford, Robert

Somebody maun stay to keep the house warm gin the lassie come stumbling hame, cauld and hungry and half doited!

From Foes by Johnston, Mary

I am a havering and doited old woman," she announced with great decision, "and no one takes any notice of what I say or do.

From A Safety Match by Hay, Ian

I was sure that doited body Harrison could be of no service.

From Holiday House A Series of Tales by Sinclair, Catherine

"The man is not sae doited as we supposed him."

From The Star-Chamber, Volume 1 An Historical Romance by Ainsworth, William Harrison