To drench or soak thoroughly; to wash or spray with water.
Prefix 'be-' combined with 'douse' (possibly from Dutch 'doesen' or Low German). The prefix intensifies the meaning of soaking or drenching.
Sailors 'bedoused' the decks in storms to keep the wood from catching fire—water on wooden ships wasn't just for cleaning, it was essential safety equipment.
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