The Collaborative International Dictionary
Dowst \Dowst\, n.
A dowse. [Obs.]
--Beau. & Fl.
Wiktionary
n. (obsolete form of dowse English)
Usage examples of "dowst".
Private Dowst had to go back for another try at getting his hair clean, but the rest were all right.
Private Dowst opened a box that contained a complete tool kit, the tools designed to be handled by men in space suits.
He called for Dowst, then carried the instrument to the center of the cross formed by the four men.
The landing boat shot forward, then piled the Planeteers in a heap on the bottom as Dowst accelerated upward.
Rip and Dowst started for the horizon at a good walk, not afraid now to use their lights, at least for a few yards.
The Connie sensed something and turned, just as Rip and Dowst flashed downward on his two mates.
Connie Dowst had been patching, felt for his helmet, and put his own against it.
He cut his jets back on, just to hold position, and saw Dowst do the same.
Dominico and Dowst connected the wires from the rocket head to a reel of wire and rolled it toward the crater.