Douse
Pronunciation : Douse
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [Cf. Dowse, and OD. donsen to strike with the fist on the back, Sw. dunsa to fall down violently and noisily; perh. akin to E. din.]
Definition : 1. To plunge suddenly into water; to duck; to immerse; to dowse. Bp. Stillingfleet.
2. (Naut.)
Defn: To strike or lower in haste; to slacken suddenly; as, douse the topsail.
t. [imp. & p. p. Doused; p. pr. & vb. n. Dousing.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Douse
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To fall suddenly into water. Hudibras.
i.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Douse
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [AS. dw?scan. (Skeat.)]
Definition : Defn: To put out; to extinguish. [Slang] " To douse the glim." Sir W. Scott.
t.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913