bowssen

bowssen
\\ˈbau̇sən\ transitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: modification of Cornish beuzi, bedhy, büdhy to drown, submerge; akin to Old Irish bāidim I drown (transitive), Welsh boddi to drown — more at bathy-
in Cornwall : to duck in water as a treatment for insanity

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • Bowssen — Bows sen, v. t. To drench; to soak; especially, to immerse (in water believed to have curative properties). [Obs.] [1913 Webster] There were many bowssening places, for curing of mad men. . . . If there appeared small amendment he was bowssened… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • bowssen — bows·sen …   English syllables

  • bousen — var. of bowssen v. Obs. to duck …   Useful english dictionary

  • boussen — var. of bowssen v. Obs., to duck …   Useful english dictionary

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