early 14c., doule, dule "wooden rim or section of a wheel," perhaps akin to Middle Low German dovel "plug, tap" (of a cask). Modern meaning "wooden or metallic pin or tenon used for holding two pieces of wood together" is by 1794. As a verb, "to fasten together by pins inserted in the edges," 1713.
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