doter

UK
/ˈdəʊtə/
US
/ˈdoʊtər/

Translations

doternoun
doters
pl
UK
/ˈdəʊtə/
US
/ˈdoʊtər/
adorateurQuelqu’un qui témoigne d’une affection excessive ou déraisonnable.
Since the twins were born, their grandfather has become a shameless doter.
Depuis la naissance des jumeaux, leur grand-père est devenu un adorateur sans pudeur.
Additional translations
gâteuxVieux ou littéraire, pour une personne dont les facultés mentales sont affaiblies par l’âge.

Definitions

doternoun
A person who dotes; someone who is excessively or foolishly fond of another person or thing.
Since the twins were born, their grandfather has become a shameless doter.
(Archaic) A person whose mental faculties are impaired by old age; a dotard.
The once-respected ruler had turned into a feeble doter, unable to govern wisely.