bowse
1 Americanverb (used with object)
noun
verb
Example Sentences
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A "cad" is a person fit for no other occupation than carrying somebody else's hawk; "booze" is a derivation of the falconer's "bowse," to drink.
From Time Magazine Archive
When this was explained to Sir Samuel Hood, he ordered the people in the launch to bowse away at the buoy-rope.
From The Lieutenant and Commander Being Autobigraphical Sketches of His Own Career, from Fragments of Voyages and Travels by Hall, Basil
“Come, Ernest, bowse away on the bobstay,” cried Ellis.
From Ernest Bracebridge School Days by Thomas, William I.
"As muckle care as if he were a graybeard o' brandy; and I canna take mair if his hair were like John Harlowe's.—Yo ho, my hearts! bowse away with him!"
From The Antiquary — Volume 01 by Scott, Walter, Sir
Just bowse it up to wind’ard as far as it will go, and let us see what it will do.”
From The Log of a Privateersman by Rainey, W. (William)
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