dotage

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun mental infirmity as a consequence of old age; sometimes shown by foolish infatuations

Etymology

From Middle English dotage, from doten (“to dote”) + -age; equivalent to dote + -age.

In classic literature

Synonyms

second childhood, senility

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