dole

DOLE, n. [See Deal.]

1. The act of dealing or distributing; as the power of dole and donative. [Not in use.]

2. That which is dealt or distributed; a part, share or portion.

3. That which is given in charity; gratuity.

4. Blows dealt out.

5. Boundary. [Not in use.]

6. A void space left in tillage. [Local.]

DOLE, n. [L., pain, grief.] Grief; sorrow.

DOLE, v.t. To deal; to distribute. [Not used.]