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Definition of Douse

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Douse Douse, v. i. To fall suddenly into water. --Hudibras.
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Douse Douse, v. t. [AS. dw[ae]scan. (Skeat.)] To put out; to extinguish. [Slang] `` To douse the glim.' --Sir W. Scott.
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Douse Douse, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Doused; p. pr. & vb. n. Dousing.] [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.] 1. To plunge suddenly into water; to duck; to immerse; to dowse. --Bp. Stillingfleet. 2. (Naut.) To strike or lower in haste; to slacken suddenly; as, douse the topsail.

Meaning of Douse from wikipedia

- Dousing is the practice of making something or someone wet by throwing liquid over them, e.g., by pouring[citation needed] water, generally cold, over...
- Joseph S. Douse (April 30, 1930 – August 10, 2012) was a pitcher for the Kansas City Monarchs of the Negro American League in 1952 and 1953. Born in Atlanta...
- Waterboarding is a form of torture in which water is poured over a cloth covering the face and breathing p****ages of an immobilized captive, causing the...
- William Douse (May 19, 1800 – February 5, 1864) was a land agent, landowner and political figure in Prince Edward Island. He represented Queens County...
- Baptist. Numerous activities are performed such as lechon parade, and water dousing. "ATH 175 Peoples of the World". www.units.miamioh.edu. Retrieved 2020-11-16...
- John Douse Langley (17 May 1836 – 8 November 1930) was the second Bishop of Bendigo from 1907 to 1920. Born in Ballyduff, County Waterford, he was educated...
- community. The appetizer, which consists of a square of fried cheese, is doused with Metaxa and flambéed table-side. Chicago-style barbecue features hardwood...
- a wall. Once Arfeen or Avinash pressed a buzzer, a blast would ensue, dousing the housemate with black ink. Sponsored On Day 16, Galaxy Jewels presented...
- The Wattah Wattah Festival, also known as the Basaan Festival (lit. 'dousing of water'), is the feast of John the Baptist, the patron saint of San Juan...
- shape similar to a squirrel, and then deep-frying it in batter before dousing it in sweet and sour sauce. West Lake Fish in Vinegar Gravy (西湖醋鱼), a similarly...