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    Souce (?), n. See 1st Souse.

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    Souce, v. t. & i. See Souse. [Obs.]  penser.

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    Souse (?), n. [OF. sausse. See Sauce.] [Written also souce, sowce, and sowse.]
    1. Pickle made with salt.

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    2. Something kept or steeped in pickle; esp., the pickled ears, feet, etc., of swine.

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    And he that can rear up a pig in his house,

    Hath cheaper his bacon, and sweeter his souse. Tusser.

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    3. The ear; especially, a hog's ear. [Prov. Eng.]

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    4. The act of sousing; a plunging into water.

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