Scottish dialect: third-person singular or plural of 'daut'—caresses, fondles, or treats affectionately.
From 'daut' + present tense marker '-s' in Scottish verb conjugation.
Scots 'dauts' his dog each evening—this simple conjugation appears in Scottish literature with such warmth that English speakers almost feel cheated for not having the word.
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