I. ˈdil noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English dile, from Old English; akin to Old Saxon dilli dill, Old High German tilli, Danish dild
1. : any of several plants of the family Umbelliferae ; especially : a European herb ( Anethum graveolens ) with aromatic foliage and seeds both of which are used in flavoring pickles and other foods
2. : dill pickle
II. transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Middle English dillen, probably from dul dull, adjective
dialect Britain : calm , soothe