† ˈdotery, doterie Obs.
[f. dote v.: cf. F. radoterie.]
Doting; stupidity, infatuation, folly.
| 1587 Golding De Mornay x. 143 God (say they) draweth the forme out of the Abilitie of the matter. Let us examine this doterie yet further. 1593 Drayton Shepherds Garl. (N.), These..spenden day and night in dotarie. |