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Found 3 definitions

1.                 From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
                   
   
   
                   
                     
   Dowse \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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2.                 From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
                   
   
   
                   
                     
   Dowse \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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3.                 From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
                   
   
   
                   
                     
   Dowse \Dowse\, n.
      A blow on the face. [Low] --Colman.
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