Definition for DRIV'EL

DRIV'EL, v.i. [driv'l; from the root of drip.]

  1. To slaver; to let spittle drop or flow from the mouth, like a child, idiot or dotard. Sidney. Grew.
  2. To be weak or foolish; to dote; as, a driveling hero; driveling love. – Shak. Dryden.

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