dawted

verb

past tense of 'dawt'; to fondle, caress, or treat with excessive indulgence (chiefly Scottish and Northern English dialect)

Usage: dialect; archaic; chiefly Scottish and Northern English

Examples

The grandmother dawted over her grandchild, giving him sweets and attention.
He was dawted by his parents throughout his childhood.
She dawted the puppy with affection and treats.
The child was dawted and spoiled by relatives.
They dawted their youngest son more than the others.