01 n. Feebleness or imbecility of understanding or mind, particularly in old age; the childishness of old age; senility; as, a venerable man, now…
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Feebleness or imbecility of understanding or mind, particularly in old age; the childishness of old age; senility; as, a venerable man, now in his dotage.“Capable of distinguishing between the infancy and the dotage of Greek literature.” — Macaulay.
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Foolish utterance; drivel.“The sapless dotages of old Paris and Salamanca.” — Milton.
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Excessive fondness; weak and foolish affection.“The dotage of the nation on presbytery.” — Bp. Burnet.