GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Boose (), n. [AS. bōs, bōsig; akin to Icel. bāss, Sw. bås, Dan. baas, stall, G. banse, Goth. bansts barn, Skr. bhāsas stall. √252.] A stall or a crib for an ox, cow, or other animal. [Prov. Eng.]  Halliwell.
   
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   Boose (), v. i. To drink excessively. See Booze.
   
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   Booze (bo͞oz), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Boozed (bo͞ozd); p. pr. & vb. n. Boozing.] [D. buizen; akin to G. bausen, and perh. fr. D. buis tube, channel, bus box, jar.] To drink greedily or immoderately, esp. alcoholic liquor; to tipple. [Written also bouse, and boose.]  Landor.
   
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   This is better than boozing in public houses. H. R. Haweis.
   
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