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To drench; to soak; especially, to immerse (in water believed to have curative properties).

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  1. v. t. To drench; to soak; especially, to immerse (in water believed to have curative properties).
  2. To drench; to soak; especially, to immerse (in water believed to have curative properties). [Obs.] There were many bowssening places, for curing of mad men. . . . If there appeared small amendment he was bowssened again and again. Carew.
  3. To drench; to soak; especially, to immerse (in water believedto have curative properties). [Obs.]There were many bowssening places, for curing of mad men. . . . Ifthere appeared small amendment he was bowssened again and again.Carew.