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Definition of Dotage
1. Noun. Mental infirmity as a consequence of old age; sometimes shown by foolish infatuations.
Exact synonyms: Second Childhood, Senility
Generic synonyms: Age, Eld, Geezerhood, Old Age, Years
Derivative terms: Senile
Generic synonyms: Age, Eld, Geezerhood, Old Age, Years
Derivative terms: Senile
Definition of Dotage
1. n. 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.
Definition of Dotage
1. a state of senility [n -S]
Medical Definition of Dotage
1. The deterioration of previously intact mental powers, common in old age. Synonym: dotardness. (05 Mar 2000)