thole noun. [Ɵǝʊl]
[Old English Þol(l) = Old Frisian tholl, Middle Low German, Middle Dutch dolle (Dutch dol), Old Norse Þollr fir tree, tree, peg.]
1. A vertical pin or peg in the side of a boat which serves as the fulcrum for an oar; esp. either of a pair forming a rowlock. Also thole-pin. OE.

2. gen. A pin, a peg, esp. one by means of which the shafts are fastened to the carriage or axle of a cart etc. Also thole-pin. LME.

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thole verb. [Ɵǝʊl]
[Old English Þolian = Old Frisian tholia, Old Saxon Þolon, Þolian, Old High German dolōn, dolēn, Old Norse Þola, Gothic Þulan, from Germanic from Indo-European base meaning 'raise, remove'.]
1. verb trans. Be subjected or exposed to (something evil); be afflicted with; suffer, undergo. arch. OE.

2. verb trans. Endure passively, submit patiently to; put up with, tolerate. Now Scot. & north. OE.
b. Admit of, bear; be capable of. Scot. & north. L18.
thole amends admit of improvement.

3. verb trans. Allow, permit. OE-E18.

4. verb intrans. Have patience, wait patiently. dial. ME.

5. verb trans. Bear to give; grant willingly. dial. E18.

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