I. noun
also chowse ˈchau̇s
( -s )
Etymology: Turkish çavuş sergeant, doorkeeper, messenger, from çav voice, news
1. obsolete : chiaus
2. obsolete : one easily cheated : gull , dupe
3. : trick , sham , imposition
II. transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
: cheat , trick , defraud
chouse him out of his money
III. transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: origin unknown
West : to drive or herd (as livestock) roughly ; also : to chase, harass, or stir up (livestock, especially cattle)