dwale

English

/dweɪl/

noun
Definitions
  • (obsolete) a sleeping-potion, especially one made from belladonna
  • belladonna itself, deadly nightshade; or some other soporific plant
  • error, delusion
  • (heraldry) a sable or black color.
  • (obsolete) A heretic.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English dwale (deception, error, delusion, stupor, trickery, evil, dazed, wrong-doing) inherited from Old English dwala.

Origin

Old English

dwala

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