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
“Come, Ernest, bowse away on the bobstay,” cried Ellis.
From Ernest Bracebridge School Days by Thomas, William I.
These preparations made, all the numbers man the breech-tackle fall, or divide themselves to bowse upon both falls together, as the position of the gun in the battery may render either mode most convenient.
From Ordnance Instructions for the United States Navy. 1866. Fourth edition. by United States. Navy Dept. Bureau of Ordnance
Cruikshank knew all about Buzmen and Adam-tilers; the days when he drank bene bowse had not been wasted, if low life be worth depicting.
From George Cruikshank by Chesson, W. H.
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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