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\ ˈsau̇s 
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\soused; sousing
souse
nounDefinition of souse (Entry 2 of 3)
souse
verb (2)soused; sousing
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Synonyms for souse
Synonyms: Noun
- alcoholic,
- alkie
- (or alky)
- [slang],
- boozehound,
- boozer,
- dipsomaniac,
- drinker,
- drunk,
- drunkard,
- inebriate,
- juicehead
- [slang],
- juicer
- [slang],
- lush,
- rummy,
- soak,
- soaker,
- sot,
- tippler,
- toper,
- tosspot
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The first known use of souse was in the 14th century
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