[ saʊs ]
■ verb
1》 soak in or drench with liquid.
2》 [often as adjective ~d ] put (gherkins, fish, etc.) in pickle or a marinade: ~d herring.
3》 [as adjective ~d ] informal drunk.
■ noun
1》 liquid used for pickling.
↘ N. Amer. & W. Indian pickled food, especially a pig's feet or ears.
2》 informal a drunkard.
Origin
ME: from OFr. sous 'pickle', of Gmc origin; related to salt .