dole
1dole
noun \ˈdōl\Definition of DOLE
1
archaic : one's allotted share, portion, or destiny
2
a (1) : a giving or distribution of food, money, or clothing to the needy (2) : a grant of government funds to the unemployed b : something distributed at intervals to the needy; also : handout 1 c : something portioned out bit by bit
Origin of DOLE
Middle English, from Old English dāl portion — more at deal
First Known Use: before 12th century
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