Definitions for: Dotage


[n] mental infirmity as a consequence of old age; sometimes shown by foolish infatuations



Webster (1913) Definition: Do"tage, n. [From Dote, v. i.]
1. Feebleness or imbecility of understanding or mind,
particularly in old age; the childishness of old age;
senility; as, a venerable man, now in his dotage.

Capable of distinguishing between the infancy and
the dotage of Greek literature. --Macaulay.

2. Foolish utterance; drivel.

The sapless dotages of old Paris and Salamanca. --
Milton.

3. Excessive fondness; weak and foolish affection.

The dotage of the nation on presbytery. -- Bp.
Burnet.

Synonyms: second childhood, senility

See Also: age, eld, geezerhood, old age, years

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