First Known Use: before 12th century
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1thole
verb \ˈthōl\
tholedthol·ing
Definition of THOLE
chiefly dialect : endure
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Origin of THOLE
Middle English, from Old English tholian — more at tolerate
2thole
noun
Definition of THOLE
1
: either of a pair of pins set in the gunwale of a boat to hold an oar in place
See thole defined for kids Origin of THOLE
Middle English tholle, from Old English thol; akin to Old Norse thollr fir tree, peg, Greek tylos knob, callus
First Known Use: before 12th century
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