doited

[doi-tid, -tit]

doit·ed

[doi-tid, -tit]
adjective Scot.
childish or feeble-minded, especially because of advanced age; senile.

Origin:
1375–1425; late Middle English (Scots), apparently a form of Middle English doted, past participle of doten to dote
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Doited is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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doited or doitit (ˈdɔɪtɪd, ˈdɔɪtɪt)
 
adj
(Scot) foolish or childish, as from senility
 
[C15: probably from doten to dote]
 
doitit or doitit
 
adj
 
[C15: probably from doten to dote]

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