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bowssen
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bowssen, v. t.
To drench; to soak; especially, to immerse (in water believed to have curative properties). [1913 Webster]
"There were many bowssening places, for curing of mad men.
. . . If there appeared small amendment he was bowssened again and again." [1913 Webster]
. . . If there appeared small amendment he was bowssened again and again." [1913 Webster]
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