Definition of bouse
- archaic variant of booze
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Definition of bouse
or -ed/-ing/-s
nautical
: to pull or haul by means of a tackle;
also
: to haul well taut and belay (as a purchase)
—usually used with taut
nautical
: to bouse something
—usually used with taut
Origin and Etymology of bouse
origin unknown
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