SOUSE (2)

souse (2). Souse, n. a pickle made of salt, water and vinegar

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Souse (?), n. [[OF. sausse. See Sauce.]] [Written also souce, sowce, and sowse.] 1. 1. Pickle made with salt.
2. 2. Something kept or steeped in pickle; esp., the pickled ears, feet, etc., of swine.
And he that can rear up a pig in his house, Hath cheaper his bacon, and sweeter his souse. Tusser. 3. 3. The ear; especially, a hog's ear.
4. 4. The act of sousing; a plunging into water.