dows|ing rod

dows|ing rod
dows|ing rod «DOW zihng»,
= divining rod. (Cf.divining rod)

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • dowser — dows•er [[t]ˈdaʊ zər[/t]] n. 1) Also called dows′ing rod divining rod 2) a person skilled in its use • Etymology: 1830–40 …   From formal English to slang

  • dowse — I [[t]daʊs[/t]] v. t. v. i. dowsed, dows•ing, n. douse II dowse [[t]daʊz[/t]] v. dowsed, dows•ing 1) to use a divining rod 2) cvb to discover (water, etc.) by dowsing • Etymology: 1685–95; orig. dial. (SW England); orig. obscure …   From formal English to slang

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