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tard
Plural
dotards
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an elderly person, often characterized by physical or mental weakness, frailty, or senility
- The king was once a wise and respected ruler, but in his later years, he became known as a dotard, prone to forgetfulness and confusion.
- Despite his advanced age, the dotard remained fiercely independent, refusing any help from his family or caregivers.
- The politician's opponents mocked him as a dotard, claiming that he was unfit to lead due to his age and cognitive decline.
- In some cultures, wisdom and reverence are associated with old age, while in others, elderly individuals may be marginalized or dismissed as dotards.
- The nursing home provided care and support for elderly dotards who required assistance with daily activities.