v. t. [ Cf. 1st Douse. ] 1. To plunge, or duck into water; to immerse; to douse. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. [ Cf. OD. doesen to strike, Norw. dusa to break. ] To beat or thrash. [ Prov. Eng. ] Halliwell. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. i. To use the dipping or divining rod, as in search of water, ore, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]

Adams had the reputation of having dowsed successfully for more than a hundred wells. Eng. Cyc. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. A blow on the face. [ Low ] Colman. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. 1. A divining rod used in searching for water, ore, etc., a dowsing rod. [ Colloq. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

2. One who uses the dowser or divining rod. Eng. Cyc. [ 1913 Webster ]

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

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