souse

Short definition from Wiktionary

Noun

1. 1
   Something kept or steeped in brine: The pickled ears, feet, etc., of swine.
2. 2
   The pickled ears, feet, etc., of swine: Pickled scrapple.
3. 3
   The pickled ears, feet, etc., of swine: Pickled or boiled ears and feet of a pig
4. 4
   Something kept or steeped in brine: A pickle made with salt.
5. 5
   Something kept or steeped in brine: The ear; especially, a hog's ear.
6. 6
   The act of sousing; a plunging into water.
7. 7
   A drunkard.
8. 8
   The act of sousing, or swooping.
9. 9
   A heavy blow.
10. 10
    A sou (the French coin).
11. 11
    A small amount.
12. 12
    Pronunciation spelling of source.

Verb

1. 1
   To immerse in liquid; to steep or drench.
2. 2
   To steep in brine; to pickle.
3. 3
   To strike, beat.
4. 4
   To fall heavily.
5. 5
   To pounce upon.

Adverb

1. 1
   Suddenly, without warning.