Bouse

Origin 1

Alternative forms

bowse

Full definition of bouse

Verb

(nautical) To haul or hoist (something) with a tackle.

Origin 2

Noun

bouse

(plural bouses)

(obsolete) drink, especially alcoholic drink
(obsolete) a carouse; a booze

CarlyleA good bouse of liquor.

Verb

(obsolete) To drink immoderately; to carouse; to booze.

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