Souse (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

verb (used with object), soused, sous·ing.
  1. to plunge into water or other liquid; immerse.
  2. to drench, as with water.
  3. to dash or pour, as water.
  4. to steep in pickling brine; pickle.
verb (used without object), soused, sous·ing.
  1. to plunge into water or other liquid.
  2. to be soaked or drenched.
  3. to be steeping or soaking in something.
noun
  1. an act of sousing.
  2. something kept or steeped in pickle, especially the head, ears, and feet of a pig.
  3. a liquid used as a pickle.
  4. a habitual drinker of alcohol who is frequently intoxicated.
verb (used without object), soused, sous·ing.
  1. to swoop down.
verb (used with object), soused, sous·ing.
  1. to swoop or pounce upon.
noun Falconry.
  1. a rising while in flight.
  2. a swooping or pouncing.
verb
  1. to plunge (something, oneself, etc) into water or other liquid
  2. to drench or be drenched
  3. to pour or dash (liquid) over (a person or thing)
  4. to steep or cook (food) in a marinade
  5. to make drunk
noun
  1. the liquid or brine used in pickling
  2. the act or process of sousing
  3. a habitual drunkard
verb (intr)
  1. to swoop suddenly downwards (on a prey)
noun
  1. a sudden downward swoop
Souse (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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