Middle English Dictionary Entry
dọ̄l n.(3)
Entry Info
| Forms | dọ̄l n.(3) Also dole, doul. |
| Etymology | Cp. MDu. doel, MLG dōle; see OD dool (1). |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
A landmark; a boundary mark, such as a stone, post, or rail.
Associated quotations
- (1440) PParv.(Hrl 221)126 : Dole, merke: Meta, tramaricia.
- (1445) Paston2.72 : The Vikare..and yowre fadre..doolis sette howe broode the weye schulde ben, and nowe he hath pullid uppe the doolis.
- (?a1450) Oath Bk.Colchester2 : All pourprestures made upon land or watyr, or reylyng up of dowles.
- a1500(c1440) Let.Curteys in RS 96.3 (Add 7096)241 : Be metes and doolys of olde tyme put and made.