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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Sousing, ppl. adj.2 [Souse v.2 Cf. 18th c. Eng. sousing (1780).] Of blows: Heavy; vigorous. —c1590 J. Stewart 61/172.
Thair dochtie hands than draife vith deip desyre Schairpe sousing skelps
