See Also: dole(dictionary)
dole(1)(dictionary)
dole(2)(dictionary)
dole(3)(dictionary)
dole(4)(dictionary)
Dole, Bob(encyclopedia)
dole 1, noun(dictionary)
Dole (as used in expressions)(encyclopedia)
dole 2, verb(dictionary)
Dole, Sanford Ballard(encyclopedia)

dole (iou)



dole verb2 trans. LME.
[from DOLE noun1.]
Give as a dole; distribute as charity. LME.
Spread about, around; distribute. E-M18.
Give out in small quantities; deal out sparingly. M18.
A. Moorehead At each meal he carefully doled out the food.
doler noun a person who doles something (usu. foll. by out) L16.