Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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DOTTERED, ppl.adj. Stupid or enfeebled in mind, gen. from old age (Cai. 1900 E.D.D.).Bnff. 1927 Bnffsh. Jnl. (30 Aug.) 3/5:
For her heart's bleed is davert, she's dottered and auld.Fif. 1894 J. W. M'Laren Tibbie and Tam 89:
Twa auld dottered fules like us wad be a fine catch for thae shorthaun' chiels to exerceese their clever literary abilities upon for the next mornin's paper.
