DRIVEL

v. n.

6 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)

1.
v.

To slaver; to let spittle drop or flow from the mouth, like a child, idiot, or dotard.

2.
v.

To be weak or foolish; to dote; as, a driveling hero; driveling love. Shak. Dryden.

3.
n.

Slaver; saliva flowing from the mouth.

4.
n.

Inarticulate or unmeaning utterance; foolish talk; babble.

5.
n.

A driveler; a fool; an idiot. [Obs.] Sir P. Sidney.

6.
n.

A servant; a drudge. [Obs.] Huloet.

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