doty

adjective

ˈdōt|ē,

-ōt|,

|i

-er/-est

1

of timber : affected by incipient or partial decay often with discoloration

2

South : weak-minded

especially : having the mentality impaired in old age

Word History

Etymology

dote entry 1 + -y

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