ETYM Cf. Dan. dodder, Swed. dodra, German dotter.
A leafless annual parasitic vine of the genus Cuscuta having whitish or yellow filamentous stems; obtain nourishment through haustoria.
Parasitic plant, genus Cuscuta, of the morning-glory family Convolvulaceae, without leaves or roots. The thin stem twines around the host, and penetrating suckers withdraw nourishment.

1. To tremble or shake from weakness or age
2. To progress feebly and unsteadily