dale

Noun

WordNet 3.0

Noun (1)

  1. an open river valley (in a hilly area)
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Dale \Dale\ (d[=a]l), n. [AS. d[ae]l; akin to LG., D., Sw., Dan., OS., & Goth. dal, Icel. dalr, OHG. tal, G. thal, and perh. to Gr. qo`los a rotunda, Skr. dh[=a]ra depth. Cf. Dell.]

1.A low place between hills; a vale or valley. [1913 Webster]

Where mountaines rise, umbrageous dales descend.— Thomson.[1913 Webster]

2.A trough or spout to carry off water, as from a pump. --Knight. [1913 Webster]

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