doited
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tɪd, -tɪt 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
1375–1425; late Middle English (Scots), apparently a form of Middle English doted, past participle of doten to dote
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| —adj | |
| (Scot) foolish or childish, as from senility | |
| [C15: probably from doten to | |
| doitit or doitit | |
| —adj | |
| [C15: probably from doten to | |
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Doited
is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
Example sentences
Her head was crowned with a rather dressy bon net and a doited veil.
The low bodice is edged with a narrower ruche doited with silver beads.
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