doul

Updated: June 21, 2025

This was the doom they put upon the Three for the wickedness that had sprung from their pride, and they strengthened it with their arts that it might not be broken. "Then they passed to a far land they had chosen where the Shining One could not go, beyond the Black Precipices of Doul, a green land " "Ireland!" interrupted Larry, with conviction, "I knew it."

Abraham Merritt - The Moon Pool

John, in her 'doul' or deep mourning, sat by Hal's couch or daybed in tears, as he lay in the deep bay of the mullioned window, and told him of the consultation that had been held. 'Ah, dear lady! he said, 'now am I grieved that I have not mine own to endow you with! Well would I remain the landless shepherd were it not for you.

Charlotte Mary Yonge - The Herd Boy and His Hermit