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Douse (dous), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Doused (doust); 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.

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    2. (Naut.) To strike or lower in haste; to slacken suddenly; as, “douse the topsail”.

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Douse, v. i. To fall suddenly into water.  Hudibras.

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Douse, v. t. [AS. dwæscan. (Skeat.)] To put out; to extinguish; as, “douse the lights”. [Slang] “ To douse the glim.”  Sir W. Scott.

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