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Dotery

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Dotery"

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dotarynoun(obsolete) A dotard's weakness; dotage.
dotelnoun(obsolete) A dotard.
dotardismnounSynonym of dotardness.
dotardnoun(archaic) An old person with impaired intellect; a senile person; one in their dotage.
dotantnoun(obsolete) A dotard.
dottlenounThe still burning or wholly burnt tobacco plug in a pipe.
dotardynounSynonym of dotardness.
dotenoun(countable, Ireland) A darling, a cutie.
doternounSynonym of dotard (“one who dotes on another, showing excessive fondness”).
drevillnounObsolete form of drivel (“a servant or drudge”). [Nonsense; senseless talk.]
dottrelnounArchaic form of dotterel. [A gullible fool, especially an elderly person with impaired faculties.]
dobbynounAn evil or mischievous fairy or ghost sometimes said to haunt a building or household.
doaternounObsolete spelling of doter. [Synonym of dotard (“old person with impaired intellect”).]
dolterynounDoltish behaviour.
drivelnounNonsense; senseless talk.
dullardrynoun(rare) The behaviour or beliefs of a dullard; ignorance.
dodipolenoun(obsolete, derogatory) An old person with impaired intellect; a dotard, idiot or lunatic.
balductumnoun(obsolete) senseless talk or writing; balderdash.
drossnounWaste or impure matter.
dorkerynoun(informal) Dorky behavior.

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