souseSOUSE, n. SOUSE, v.t. SOUSE, v.i. [See Soss. This word is probably the same as the preceding, to plunge, to dip; I believe from the Armoric.] To fall suddenly on; to rush with speed; as a hawk on its prey. Jove's bird will souse upon the tim'rous hare. SOUSE, v.t. To strike with sudden violence. SOUSE, adv. With sudden violence. [This word is low and vulgar.] |