Dowle
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdaʊl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dowle is a noun meaning feathery or woolly down; filament of a feather.
Meaning
feathery or woolly down; filament of a feather.
More Meanings
- (India, historical or archaic) Alternative form of dooly (“basic Indian litter”).
Example Sentences
You fools! I and my fellows Are ministers of fate: the elements Of whom your swords are temper'd may as well Wound the loud winds, or with bemock'd-at stabs Kill the still-closing waters, as diminish One dowle that's in my plume; […]
Word Forms
- dowl
- dowles
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include feathering, plume, fluffy, gossamer, wooly, fuzzy.
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