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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Sousing, vbl. n. [e.m.E. sows(s)ing (16th c.); Souse v.1] The action of steeping or soaking in water. —1661–2 Peebles B. Rec. II 202.
For sousing thes two loads lym
