Definitions
1.verbTo plunge suddenly into water; to duck; to immerse.
2.verbTo fall suddenly into water.
3.verbTo put out; to extinguish.
4.verbTo strike, beat, or thrash.
5.verbTo strike or lower in haste; to slacken suddenly"Douse the topsail!"
6.verbTo use the dipping or divining rod, as in search of water, ore, etc.