Dowtere, daughter.
Dowty, [163], mighty.
Dowtynes, [161], mightyness.
Dreynt, [43], drowned.
Drepe, [170], drop. I believe this to be the right interpretation, although it may possibly be a singular instance of the primitive meaning of the verb “drepe,” which frequently occurs in early English writers, meaning “to kill.” If the writer of this passage means to say that the three kings were drowned in oblivion, it would almost realize Lye’s interpretation of the Saxon “dresse,” which he explains by “lethi causa.” In Cædmon we read “on gemynd-drepend” applied to Noah in his drunkenness. See Thorpe’s edition, p. 94.
Dresse, [217], prepare.
Drewe, [36], [405], love, friendship.
Drowe, [239], drew.