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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Sousing, ppl. adj.1 [e.m.E. sowsing (1567); Souse v.1 Cf. Souse v.2] Of the sea: Covering with water, inundating. —c1590 Fowler I 380/54.
That the songe Of sousinge seas had drencht The leiches twayne & all the fyre Of loue by water quencht
