Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for DRIV'EL
DRIV'EL, v.i. [driv'l; from the root of drip.]
- To slaver; to let spittle drop or flow from the mouth, like a child, idiot or dotard. Sidney. Grew.
- To be weak or foolish; to dote; as, a driveling hero; driveling love. – Shak. Dryden.
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