SOUSE


Meaning of SOUSE in English

[ 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 .

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