Douse (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Doused (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Dousing.] [Cf. Dowse, and OD. donsen to strike with the fist on the back, Sw. dunsa to fall down violently and noisily; perh. akin to E. din.]
1.
To plunge suddenly into water; to duck; to immerse; to dowse.
Bp. Stillingfleet.
2. Naut.
To strike or lower in haste; to slacken suddenly; as, douse the topsail.
© Webster 1913.
Douse, v. i.
To fall suddenly into water.
Hudibras.
© Webster 1913.
Douse, v. t. [AS. dwaescan. (Skeat.)]
To put out; to extinguish.
[Slang] " To
douse the glim."
Sir W. Scott.
© Webster 1913.