in (one's) dotage



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in (one's) dotage

In a state of senility or mental decline due to old age. My grandfather in his dotage has lately had trouble remembering our names.
See also: dotage

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
BrÁS-Portuguese
Marsaili-Scottish
Imanol-Basque
Limbanilim-BAH-neeSouthern African, Chewa
VernVURNEnglish
Elkins['elkinz]