First Known Use: circa 1659
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1chouse
verb \ˈchau̇s\
chousedchous·ing
Definition of CHOUSE
transitive verb
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Origin of CHOUSE
perhaps from Turkish çavuş doorkeeper, messenger
2chouse
verb
chousedchous·ing
Definition of CHOUSE
transitive verb
West : to drive or herd roughly
Origin of CHOUSE
origin unknown
First Known Use: 1904
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