Drench

  • 131Bowssen — 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… …

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  • 132Bucket — Buck et, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Bucketed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Bucketing}.] 1. To draw or lift in, or as if in, buckets; as, to bucket water. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] 2. To pour over from a bucket; to drench. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] 3. To ride (a horse)… …

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