"doited" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more doited [comparative], most doited [superlative]
Etymology: From Middle English doten (“to behave foolishly”). Etymology templates: {{inh|en|enm|doten||to behave foolishly}} 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
    Sense id: en-doited-en-adj-2YUpZKL~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Scottish English

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