{ Sous, Souse } (F. s&oomacr_;; colloq. Eng. sous), n. A corrupt form of Sou. [Obs.] Colman, the Elder.
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Souse, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Soused (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Sousing.] [Cf. F. saucer to wet with sauce. See Souse pickle.] 1. To steep in pickle; to pickle. “A soused gurnet.” Shak.
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2. To plunge or immerse in water or any liquid.
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They soused me over head and ears in water. Addison.
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3. To drench, as by an immersion; to wet throughly.
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Although I be well soused in this shower. Gascoigne.
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Souse, v. t. To pounce upon. [R.]
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[The gallant monarch] like eagle o'er his serie towers,
To souse annoyance that comes near his nest. Shak.
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Souse, adv. With a sudden swoop; violently. Young.
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