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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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DOOL, n.³, v.³ = Eng. dowel. Also in Nhb. dial. Gen.Sc.

1. n.

(1) A peg of wood or metal used for keeping two pieces of wood, etc. together (Kcb.¹⁰ 1940; Rxb. 1825 Jam.², 1923 Watson W.-B.).

(2) = Dook, n.², 1. (Bnff.⁸ c.1920).

2. v. To fasten with a dool (Uls. 1880 W. H. Patterson Gl. Ant. and Dwn.).Uls. 1738 Belfast News-Letter:
The head and bottom equally dooled and set into the cross.