DOWLES

DOWLE

Dowle, n. Etym: [Cf. OF. douille soft. Cf. Ductile.]

Definition: Feathery or wool-like down; filament of a feather. Shak. No feather, or dowle of a feather. De Quincey.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

23 May 2025

THOUGHTFULLY

(adverb) showing consideration and thoughtfulness; “he had thoughtfully brought with him some food to share”


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Coffee Trivia

In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.

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