English dictionary

dole

/d/oU/l/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a share of money or food or clothing that has been charitably given

noun.possession

Source: WordNet 3.0
money received from the state

noun.act

Synonyms pogey pogy

Source: WordNet 3.0
grief; sorrow; lamentation.

noun

Source: webster1913
See <u>Dolus</u>.

noun

Source: webster1913
Distribution; dealing; apportionment.

noun

Source: webster1913

To deal out in small portions; to distribute, as a dole; to deal out scantily or grudgingly.

verb

Source: webster1913