Dowset

Dowset
Doucet Dou"cet, Dowset Dow"set, n. [F. doucet sweet, dim. of doux. See {Douce}.] 1. A custard. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]

2. A dowcet, or deep's testicle. [1913 Webster] ||


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