Definify.com

Webster 1913 Edition

Verb.

To drench; to soak; especially, to immerse (in water believed to have curative properties).

[Obs.]

There were many

bowssening

places, for curing of mad men.
. . . If there appeared small amendment he was

bowssened

again and again.

Carew.

Verb.

To drink; to drench. [Not used.]