Dowse
Pronunciation : Dowse
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [Cf. 1st Douse.]
Definition : 1. To plunge, or duck into water; to immerse; to douse.
2. Etym: [Cf. OD. doesen to strike, Norw. dusa to break.]
Defn: To beat or thrash. [Prov. Eng.] Halliwell.
t.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Dowse
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To use the dipping or divining rod, as in search of water, ore, etc. Adams had the reputation of having dowsed successfully for more than a hundred wells. Eng. Cyc.
i.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Dowse
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: A blow on the face. [Low] Colman.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913