1. (n.) grief; sorrow; lamentation.

2. (n.) See Dolus.

3. (n.) Distribution; dealing; apportionment.

4. (n.) That which is dealt out; a part, share, or portion also, a scanty share or allowance.

5. (n.) Alms; charitable gratuity or portion.

6. (n.) A boundary; a landmark.

7. (n.) A void space left in tillage.

8. (v. t.) To deal out in small portions; to distribute, as a dole; to deal out scantily or grudgingly.

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