DOUC
Douc, n. (Zoöl.)
Defn: A monkey (Semnopithecus nemæus), remarkable for its varied and brilliant colors. It is a native of Cochin China.
DOUCE Douce, a. Etym: [F. doux, masc., douce, fem., sweet, fr. L. duleis sweet.]
1. Sweet; pleasant. [Obs.]
2. Sober; prudent; sedate; modest. [Scot.] And this is a douce, honest man. Sir W. Scott.
DOUCEPERE Douce"pere`, n. Etym: [F. les douze pairs the twelve peers of France, renowned in romantic fiction.]
Defn: One of the twelve peers of France, companions of Charlemagne in war. [Written also douzepere.] [Obs.] Big-looking like a doughty doucepere. Spenser.
DOUCET; DOWSET
Dou"cet, Dow"set, n. Etym: [F. doucet sweet, dim. of doux. See
Douce.]
1. A custard. [Obs.]
2. A dowcet, or deep's testicle.