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1douse
verb \ˈdau̇s also ˈdau̇z\
doused also dowseddous·ing also dows·ing
Definition of DOUSE
transitive verb
1
: to plunge into water
3
: extinguish <douse the lights>
intransitive verb
: to fall or become plunged into water
— dous·er also dows·er noun
Variants of DOUSE
douse also dowse \ˈdau̇s also ˈdau̇z\
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Origin of DOUSE
perhaps from obsolete English douse to smite
First Known Use: 1600
2douse
noun \ˈdau̇s also ˈdau̇z\
Definition of DOUSE
: a heavy drenching
First Known Use of DOUSE
1881
3douse
noun \ˈdüs, ˈdau̇s\
Definition of DOUSE
BritishOrigin of DOUSE
origin unknown
First Known Use: circa 1625
4douse
verb \ˈdau̇s\
douseddous·ing
Definition of DOUSE
transitive verb
First Known Use of DOUSE
1627
DOUSED Defined for Kids
douse
verb \ˈdau̇s\
douseddous·ing
Definition of DOUSE for Kids
1
: to stick into water <He doused his head in the stream.>
2
: to throw a liquid on <The chef doused the shrimp in sauce.>
3
: to put out : extinguish <douse a light>
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