dol

[ dohl ]

/ doʊl /

noun

a unit for measuring the intensity of pain.

Words nearby dol

doisy, doit, doited, doj, dojo, dol, dol., dolabriform, dolby, dolce, dolce far niente

Compare dolorimetry.

Origin of dol

1945–50; < Latin dol(or) pain

Definition for dol (2 of 3)

DOL

Department of Labor.

Definition for dol (3 of 3)

dol.

Music. dolce.

dollar.

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Examples from the Web for dol

He studied at Paris, and in course of time was summoned by the Bishop of Dol to instruct his nepotes in grammar.
The Mediaeval Mind (Volume II of II)|Henry Osborn Taylor
Dol's Commercial was a popular institution for more than a quarter of a century.
Sixty Years in Southern California 1853-1913|Harris Newmark
Dol is situated in the north of the department of Ille-et-Vilaine, not far from the sea-coast.
Legends & Romances of Brittany|Lewis Spence
A Breton knight, Ralph of Dol, rushed upon him, but found the wounded lion dangerous still.
Historical Tales, Vol. 4 (of 15)|Charles Morris

There is also an old tower dating from 1016, built by Gingoneus, a bishop of Dol.
Rambles in Brittany|Francis Miltoun

British Dictionary definitions for dol (1 of 2)

dol

/ (dɒl) /

noun

a unit of pain intensity, as measured by dolorimetry

Word Origin for dol

C20: by shortening, from Latin dolor pain

British Dictionary definitions for dol (2 of 2)

dol.

abbreviation for

music dolce

plural dols dollar

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Medical definitions for dol

dol

[ dōl ]

n.

A unit for the measurement of the intensity of pain.