Dole

Definition:

(n.) grief; sorrow; lamentation.
(n.) See Dolus.
(n.) Distribution; dealing; apportionment.
(n.) That which is dealt out; a part, share, or portion also, a scanty share or allowance.
(n.) Alms; charitable gratuity or portion.
(n.) A boundary; a landmark.
(n.) A void space left in tillage.
(v. t.) To deal out in small portions; to distribute, as a dole; to deal out scantily or grudgingly.

Compare dole with other words:

dole vs. doling

charity vs. dole