dowse

Short definition from Wiktionary

Verb

1. 1
   Alternative form of douse (“to plunge into water”).
2. 2
   Alternative form of douse (“to strike”).
3. 3
   To use the dipping or divining rod, as in search of water, ore, etc.

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative form of douse (“strike”).

Proper noun

1. 1
   A surname.