dropmeal

English

Etymology

From Middle English dropmele, from Old English dropmǣlum (“one drop at a time”), equivalent to drop +‎ -meal.

Adverb

dropmeal (not comparable)

1. (archaic) One drop at a time, drop by drop.
2. (archaic) By drops or small portions.
   • (Can we date this quote by Holland and provide title, author’s full name, and other details?)

     Distilling dropmeal, a little at once.

Synonyms

• dropwise