Where does “doddering” come from?
doddering (English) comes from English dodder, from Middle English daderen — to quake, tremble.
doddering (English): mentally or physically infirm due to old age;...
Definitions
- mentally or physically infirm due to old age;...
Ancestry of “doddering”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | dodder | To shake or tremble as one moves, especially as... |
| 2 | Middle English | daderen | to quake, tremble |
Words derived from “doddering”