3 entries under this word

Dowse

Dowse, v. t.

verbtransitive

v. t. [Cf. DOUSE.] 1. To plunge, dip, or duck in the water; to douse. 2. To beat or thrash. [Prov. Eng.] Halliwell.

Dowse, v. i.

verbintransitive

v. i. To use the dipping or divining rod, as in search of water, ore, &c. Adams had the reputation of having dowsed successfully for more than a hundred wells. Eng. Cyc.

Dowse, n.

noun

A blow on the face. [Low.] Smart.