Defn: A kind of millet. See Durra.
DOUROUCOULI
Dou`rou*cou"li, n.
Defn: See Durukuli.
DOUSE
Douse, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Doused; p. pr. & vb. n. Dousing.] Etym:
[Cf. Dowse, and OD. donsen to strike with the fist on the back, Sw.
dunsa to fall down violently and noisily; perh. akin to E. din.]
1. To plunge suddenly into water; to duck; to immerse; to dowse. Bp. Stillingfleet.
2. (Naut.)
Defn: To strike or lower in haste; to slacken suddenly; as, douse the topsail.
DOUSE
Douse, v. i.
Defn: To fall suddenly into water. Hudibras.
DOUSE
Douse, v. t. Etym: [AS. dwæscan. (Skeat.)]