DOLE
Posted by Adrian Parker on October 24, 2002
I understood that the word DOLE in the phrase 'On the Dole' originated from the UK government 'Department of Labour & Education' (or similar), where the unemployed registered for and received benefits. Hence the expression 'doling out' probably also originated from the handouts from the department.
- DOLE Bruce Kahl 10/24/02
- Lucky coincidence Karl 10/24/02