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doty

American  
[doh-tee] / ˈdoʊ ti /

adjective

Chiefly South Midland and Southern U.S.
dotier, dotiest
  1. (of wood) decayed.


Etymology

Origin of doty

First recorded in 1880–85; dote + -y 1

Example Sentences

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“If I decide I do want to go to college, I can always still have collision as something to go back onto,” said Izabelle Doty, an auto-collision junior at Worcester Tech.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I had to get myself through that grieving process. People would always tell me, ‘The memories become sweeter,’ and they do,” Doty said.

From Los Angeles Times

Doty spoke with Ury about her grief and also shared her interest in books and podcasts.

From Los Angeles Times

Doty is excited to watch the series with her family and is planning a big viewing party over Thanksgiving weekend.

From Los Angeles Times

For Suzanne Doty, “The Later Daters” also offered an enticing alternative to dating apps, which are “a total disaster,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times