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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III). Includes material from the 2005 supplement.
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DOTTET, ppl.adj. Also doted; dotit w.Lth. 1990s. Silly, crazy, esp. from old age. Gsw. 1991 John Burrowes Mother Glasgow 151:
' ... The old man? A bit more doted. Stays with the sister out in the schemes. He's fine, though. Lost, but. Nae corner to stand at. ... 'Lnk. 1884 T. M'Lachlan Thoughts in Rhyme 39:
My mither jist lauch't at the auld dottet bodie.
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