dowse

  1. Noun.  A blow on the face.
  2. Verb.  To plunge, or duck into water; to immerse; to douse.
  3. Verb.  To beat or thrash.
  4. Verb.  To use the dipping or divining rod, as in search of water, ore, etc.

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