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Meaning of 'dole' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Dole [ n.]
- grief; sorrow; lamentation.
- See Dolus.
- Distribution; dealing; apportionment.
- That which is dealt out; a part, share, or portion also, a scanty share or allowance.
- Alms; charitable gratuity or portion.
- A boundary; a landmark.
- A void space left in tillage.
2 . Dole [ v. t.]
- To deal out in small portions; to distribute, as a dole; to deal out scantily or grudgingly.

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