Etymology

doting

D2O1T1I1N1G2

Today it means: Characterized by giving love and affection. Full definition →

Middle English dotynge
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromdotynge
  2. English todaydoting

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

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