Noah Webster
Drivel
DRIVEL, verb intransitive drivl. [from the root of drip.]
1. To slaver; to let spittle drop or flow from the mouth, like a child, idiot or dotard.
2. To be weak or foolish; to dote; as a driveling hero; driveling love.
DRIVEL, noun
1. Slaver; saliva flowing from the mouth.
2. A driveller; a fool; an idiot. [Not used.]