doting

Etymology

From Middle English dotynge; equivalent to dote + -ing.

verb

  1. present participle and gerund of dote

adj

  1. Characterized by giving love and affection.
  2. Showing a decline of mental faculties, especially when it occurs in old age.

noun

  1. Excessive fondness; reverence.

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