{ , n. [ F. doucet sweet, dim. of doux. See Douce. ] 1. A custard. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A dowcet, or deep's testicle. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ F. doux, masc., douce, fem., sweet, fr. L. duleis sweet. ] 1. Sweet; pleasant. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Sober; prudent; sedate; modest. [ Scot. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

And this is a douce, honest man. Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ F. les douze pairs the twelve peers of France, renowned in romantic fiction. ] One of the twelve peers of France, companions of Charlemagne in war. [ Written also douzepere. ] [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

Big-looking like a doughty doucepere. Spenser.

‖n. [ F., fr. doux sweet. See Douce. ] 1. Gentleness and sweetness of manner; agreeableness. Chesterfield. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A gift for service done or to be done; an honorarium; a present; sometimes, a bribe. Burke. [ 1913 Webster ]