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dot⋅age

  [doh-tij]
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–noun
1. a decline of mental faculties, esp. as associated with old age; senility.
2. excessive fondness; foolish affection.
Origin:
1300–50; ME; see dote, -age
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dot·age   (dō'tĭj)   
n.  A deterioration of mental faculties.

[Middle English, from doten, to dote.]
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Main Entry: dot·age
Pronunciation: 'dOt-ij
Function: noun
: a state or period of senile decay marked by decline of mental poise and alertness
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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dotage dot·age (dō'tĭj)
n.
The loss of previously intact mental powers; senility. Also called anility.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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