"doited" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Forms: more doited [comparative], most doited [superlative]
Etymology: Inherited from Middle English doten (“to behave foolishly”). Etymology templates: {{ety|en|:inh|enm:doten<t:to behave foolishly>|text=+|tree=1}} [Appendix:Glossary#inherited|Inherited]] from", "keyword" : "inherited" } ], "lang_name" : "English", "term" : "doited", "status" : "ok", "lang" : "en" }" data-lang="en" data-title="doited"> Inherited from Middle English doten (“to behave foolishly”). Head templates: {{en-adj}} doited (comparative more doited, superlative most doited)
  1. (Scotland) Afflicted with weak-mindedness, usually caused by senility Tags: Scotland Synonyms: senile Related terms: doitrified
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