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dowse

Dowse (verb) means to use the dipping or divining rod, as in search of water, ore, etc.

verb
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To use the dipping or divining rod, as in search of water, ore, etc.
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Etymology

Unknown; originally a dialectal term from southern England.

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"dowse" (verb) means to use the dipping or divining rod, as in search of water, ore, etc.

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