bouse

[bous, bouz]

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verb (used with object), boused, bous·ing. Nautical.

to haul with tackle.

Also, bowse.

Origin:
1585–95; of uncertain origin

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noun

liquor or drink.

a drinking bout; carouse.

verb (used with object), verb (used without object)

to drink, especially to excess.

Also, bowse.

Origin:
1250–1300; Middle English bous strong drink < Middle Dutch būsen drink to excess; compare booze

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bouse or bowse (baʊz)

—vb
	(tr) nautical to raise or haul with a tackle

[C16: of unknown origin]

bowse or bowse

—vb

[C16: of unknown origin]

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