GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Dowse (?), v. t. [Cf. 1st Douse.]
   1. To plunge, or duck into water; to immerse; to douse.
   
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   2. [Cf. OD. doesen to strike, Norw. dusa to break.] To beat or thrash. [Prov. Eng.]  Halliwell.
   
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   Dowse, v. i. To use the dipping or divining rod, as in search of water, ore, etc.
   
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   Adams had the reputation of having dowsed successfully for more than a hundred wells. Eng. Cyc.
   
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   Dowse, n. A blow on the face. [Low]  Colman.
   
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