bowse
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bowse

verb \ˈbaz\
bowsed bows·ing

Definition of BOWSE

transitive verb
: to haul by means of a tackle
intransitive verb
: to bowse something

Origin of BOWSE

origin unknown
First Known Use: 1593

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