Dwāle1, n.
n. [Cf. A-S. dval, dvol, erring, foolish, from dvēlan, to be dull, torpid. See DULL.]
- (Her.) A sable or black color.
- (Bot.) The deadly nightshade (Atropa belladonna), having stupefying or poisonous qualities.
- A potion serving to stupefy. Chaucer.