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souse

Syllabification: (souse)
Pronunciation: /sous/

Definition of souse

verb

[with object]
  • soak in or drench with liquid:souse the quilts in warm suds until thoroughly clean

noun

  • 1liquid, typically salted, used for pickling.
  • pickled food, especially a pig’s head.
  • 2 informal a drunkard.
  • dated a drinking bout.

Origin:

late Middle English (as a noun denoting pickled meat): from Old French sous 'pickle', of Germanic origin; related to salt

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