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   Dale , n. [AS. dæl; akin to LG., D., Sw., Dan., OS., & Goth. dal, Icel. dalr, OHG. tal, G. thal, and perh. to Gr. θόλος a rotunda, Skr. dhāra depth.  Cf. Dell.]
   A low place between hills; a vale or valley.
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   Where mountaines rise, umbrageous dales descend.
   Thomson.
   
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   A trough or spout to carry off water, as from a pump.
   Knight.
   
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