Meaning
Afflicted with weak-mindedness, usually caused by senility
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
Inherited from Middle English doten (“to behave foolishly”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.