dowse
1[ dous ]
Other definitions for dowse (2 of 2)
dowse2
[ douz ]
verb (used without object),dowsed, dows·ing.
to search for underground supplies of water, metal, etc., by the use of a divining rod.
verb (used with object),dowsed, dows·ing.
to search for (as water) by or as if by dowsing.
Origin of dowse
2First recorded in 1685–95; originally dialect (SW England); origin obscure
Words that may be confused with dowse
- douse, dowse
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British Dictionary definitions for dowse (1 of 2)
dowse1
/ (daʊs) /
verb, noun
a variant spelling of douse 1
Derived forms of dowse
- dowser, noun
British Dictionary definitions for dowse (2 of 2)
dowse2
/ (daʊz) /
verb
(intr) to search for underground water, minerals, etc, using a divining rod; divine
Origin of dowse
2C17: of unknown origin
Derived forms of dowse
- dowser, noun
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