dale Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun an open river valley (in a hilly area)

WordNet

Dale noun
Etymology
AS. dæl; akin to LG., D., Sw., Dan., OS., & Goth. dal, Icel. dalr, OHG. tal, G. thal, and perth. to Gr. a rotunda, Skr. dhara depth. Cf. Dell.
Definitions
  1. A low place between hills; a vle or valley.
    Where mountaines rise, umbrageous dales descend. Thomson.
  2. A trough or spout to carry off water, as from a pump. Knight.

Webster 1913