doled

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doled - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Dole \Dole\ (d[=o]l), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Doled (d[=o]ld); p.
     pr. & vb. n. Doling.]
     To deal out in small portions; to distribute, as a dole; to
     deal out scantily or grudgingly.
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           The supercilious condescension with which even his
           reputed friends doled out their praises to him. --De
                                                    Quincey.
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