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dotage
[ doh-tij ]
/ ˈdoʊ tɪdʒ /
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noun
a decline of mental faculties, especially as associated with old age; senility.
excessive fondness; foolish affection.
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British Dictionary definitions for dotage
dotage
/ (ˈdəʊtɪdʒ) /
noun
feebleness of mind, esp as a result of old age
foolish infatuation
Word Origin for dotage
C14: from dote + -age
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