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dousing

|dous-ing|

/ˈdaʊsɪŋ/

(douse)

extinguish or drench

Base Form	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle
douse	douses	doused	doused	dousing

Etymology

Etymology Information

'douse' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'dousen,' where 'dousen' meant 'to strike or extinguish.'

Historical Evolution

'dousen' transformed into the modern English word 'douse' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to strike or extinguish,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to drench or pour liquid over.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

the act of pouring a liquid over; drenching.

The firefighters were dousing the flames with water.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45