n. [ Dote, v. i. ] One whose mind is impaired by age; one in second childhood. [ 1913 Webster ]
The sickly dotard wants a wife. Prior. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Foolish; weak. Dr. H. More. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A dotard's weakness; dotage. [ Obs. ] Drayton. [ 1913 Webster ]