dotage

[ doh-tij ]
/ ˈdoʊ tɪdʒ /

noun

a decline of mental faculties, especially as associated with old age; senility.
excessive fondness; foolish affection.

Origin of dotage

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; see origin at dote, -age

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British Dictionary definitions for dotage

dotage
/ (ˈdəʊtɪdʒ) /

noun

feebleness of mind, esp as a result of old age
foolish infatuation

Word Origin for dotage

C14: from dote + -age

Medical definitions for dotage

dotage
[ dōtĭj ]

n.

The loss of previously intact mental powers; senility. anility