Pronunciation : Dill
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [AS dile; akin to D. dille, OHG. tilli, G. dill, dille, Sw. dill, Dan. dild.] (Bot.)
Definition : Defn: An herb (Peucedanum graveolens), the seeds of which are moderately warming, pungent, and aromatic, and were formerly used as a soothing medicine for children; -- called also dill-seed. Dr. Prior.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Dill
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [OE. dillen, fr. dul dull, a.]
Definition : Defn: To still; to calm; to soothe, as one in pain. [Obs.]
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Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913