bouse

/baʊs/
verb
  1. To haul or pull with a rope, especially on a ship.
    • They used a winch to bouse the heavy crate onto the deck.
    • The crew worked together to bouse the sail into position.
    • The sailors had to bouse the anchor up before setting sail.
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noun
  1. A drink, especially an alcoholic one.
    • They shared a bouse of ale to celebrate the harvest.
    • After a long day, he enjoyed a quiet bouse at the pub.
    • She offered her guests a warm bouse on the cold evening.
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