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· Middle English
dold
2 English words descend from Middle English
dold
, most common first.
doldrums
Usually preceded by the: a state of apathy or lack of interest; a situation where one feels boredom, ennui, or tedium; a state of listlessness or malaise.
doldrum
A slothful or stupid person.