Dale (?), n. [AS. dæl;
akin to LG., D., Sw., Dan., OS., & Goth. dal, Icel.
dalr, OHG. tal, G. thal, and perh. to Gr.
qo`los a rotunda, Skr. dhāra depth. Cf.
Dell.] 1. A low place between hills; a
vale or valley.
Where mountaines rise, umbrageous dales
descend.
Thomson.
2. A trough or spout to carry off water, as
from a pump. Knight.