DOTARD

dotard

(noun) an oldster in his dotage; someone whose age has impaired his intellect

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

dotard (plural dotards)

An old person with impaired intellect; one in his or her dotage.

One who dotes on another, showing excessive fondness.

Synonyms

• (an old person with impaired intellect): mimmerkin; see also dotard

Source: Wiktionary


Do"tard, n. Etym: [Dote, v. i.]

Definition: One whose mind is impaired by age; one in second childhood. The sickly dotard wants a wife. Prior.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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