Douse the fire

douse v This is another saying which is very similar to the other one used to refer to putting out a fire, "Dout the fire." "Douse the fire",is just as widely used for the same situation. In common usage. Heard in St. John's about 1950. Used I and Sup Not used Withdrawn kill...

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Summary:douse v This is another saying which is very similar to the other one used to refer to putting out a fire, "Dout the fire." "Douse the fire",is just as widely used for the same situation. In common usage. Heard in St. John's about 1950. Used I and Sup Not used Withdrawn killick