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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Dotage, n. [ME. (14th c.), f. Dote v.2] Lack of sound mind; madness, folly. —1513 Doug. iv. Prol. 224.
In brutall appetite … and wiid dotage Ib. vi. Prol. 21; etc.
Lyke dremys or dotage in the monys cruke
