What does dawting mean?
"Dawting" is not an established word in contemporary standard English dictionaries. It most plausibly arises as a misspelling or nonstandard variant of "doting," the present participle of the verb "dote," which means to be extravagantly or foolishly fond of someone, often with a connotation of excessive, uncritical affection — as in a doting grandparent who spoils a grandchild. Because "dawting" lacks recognized status, readers and editors should treat it as an error unless it appears in a specific dialectal, historical, or literary source that can be verified. Anyone intending to convey tender, indulgent affection should use "doting" instead.
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Etymology of dawting
No independent etymology can be confidently given for "dawting," since it is not a recognized headword in major dictionaries of modern English. If treated as a variant of "doting," it derives from Middle English "doten" (to be foolish or infatuated), of uncertain ultimate origin.
How dawting is actually used
This word does not appear in standard modern English dictionaries; writers almost certainly intend "doting."
Easily confused with dawting
"Doting" is an established English word meaning excessively fond or affectionate, whereas "dawting" is not a standard modern English word and should not be used in its place.