Dole ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Dole ( noun )

1. Money paid by the state to people who are unemployed or unable to support themselves.
2. A share or portion of something that is distributed among a group of people.
3. Distribution of food, money, or other aid to the needy.

Origin:

Middle english: from old english dāl "part", of germanic origin; related to deal1. the verb dates from the early 16th century, the noun from the early 17th century.

Examples:

1. He was on the dole for six months before finding a job.
2. The government increased the dole for the unemployed.
3. The charity distributed dole of clothes and food to the homeless.
4. The company's profits were divided as a dole among the employees.
5. The dole for disaster victims was inadequate.

(As a verb)

Dole ( verb )

1. Money paid by the state to people who are unemployed or unable to support themselves.
2. A share or portion of something that is distributed among a group of people.
3. Distribution of food, money, or other aid to the needy.

Origin:

Middle english: from old english dāl "part", of germanic origin; related to deal1. the verb dates from the early 16th century, the noun from the early 17th century.

Examples:

1. He was on the dole for six months before finding a job.
2. The government increased the dole for the unemployed.
3. The charity distributed dole of clothes and food to the homeless.
4. The company's profits were divided as a dole among the employees.
5. The dole for disaster victims was inadequate.