Defn: imp. of Delve. [Obs.] Chaucer.
DALLES
Dalles (dalz), n. pl. [F. dalle a tube, gutter, trough.]
Defn: A rapid, esp. one where the channel is narrowed between rock walls. [Northwestern U. S. & Canada]
The place below, where the compressed river wound like a silver
thread among the flat black rocks, was the far-famed Dalles of the
Columbia.
F. H. Balch.
DALLIANCE
Dal"li*ance, n. Etym: [From Dally.]
1. The act of dallying, trifling, or fondling; interchange of
caresses; wanton play.
Look thou be true, do not give dalliance Too mnch the rein. Shak.
O, the dalliance and the wit, The flattery and the strifeTennyson.
2. Delay or procrastination. Shak.
3. Entertaining discourse. [Obs.] Chaucer.
DALLIER
Dal"li*er, n.
Defn: One Who fondles; a trifler; as, dalliers with pleasant words.
Asham.