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.]
