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Definition of Doter
1. n. One who dotes; a man whose understanding is enfeebled by age; a dotard.
Definition of Doter
1. Noun. One who dotes; a man whose understanding is enfeebled by age; a dotard. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Doter
1. one that dotes [n -S] - See also: dotes
Lexicographical Neighbors of Doter
Literary usage of Doter
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Publications. by Parish Register Society, London, London Parish Register Society, Deland Florida State Historical Society, Florida State Historical Society, Deland, Yorkshire Philosophical Society, Reparations Commission, North Carolina Historical Commission, British-H (1905)
"Febr. the 10, Ann doter of Edward Simpson. Francis son of Francis Reynard of
Scotton, publicly, May 5. June 23d, Bella daughter of Sam. ..."
2. The Anatomy of Melancholy: What it Is, with All the Kinds, Causes, Symptoms by Robert Burton (1862)
"What should a bald fellow do with a comb, a dumb doter with a pipe, a blind man
with a looking-glass, and thou with such a wife ? ..."
3. The Anatomy of melancholy v. 3 by Robert Burton (1875)
"What should a bald fellow do with a comb, a dumb doter with a pipe, a blind man
with a looking-glass, and thou with such a wife ? ..."
4. The Registers of Coleby, Lincolnshire: 1561-1812 by Coleby, Eng. (Parish), Eleanor Blanche Reynard Tempest, William Francis Denny Curtoys (1903)
"January 16. baptized Mary Toynbee the doter of John and Jane Toynbee Goulden.
... February 15. baptized Ann the doter of William & Jane Franklen. ..."
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