'Bowssen' definitions:

Definition of 'Bowssen'

From: GCIDE

Bowssen \Bows"sen\, v. t. To drench; to soak; especially, to immerse (in water believed to have curative properties). [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
There were many bowssening places, for curing of mad men. . . . If there appeared small amendment he was bowssened again and again. --Carew. [1913 Webster]