dowser

[ dou-zer ]

noun

1. Also called dowsing rod [dou, -zing]. divining rod.
2. a person skilled in its use.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dowser¹

First recorded in 1830–40; dowse ² + -er ¹

Example Sentences

These modes possibly include that which moves the dowser's rod.

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What then is the secret of the dowser's often remarkable success?

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The dowser was a retired miller, and came provided with a number of forked twigs.

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But directly that he came to the spots the dowser had found the twig showed vigorous signs of animation.

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The instinct of an infallible dowser possessed him, and he made no mistakes.

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