The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Dole \Dole\ (d[=o]l), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Doled (d[=o]ld); p.
   pr. & vb. n. Doling.]
   To deal out in small portions; to distribute, as a dole; to
   deal out scantily or grudgingly.
   [1913 Webster]

         The supercilious condescension with which even his
         reputed friends doled out their praises to him. --De
                                                  Quincey.
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