Although I be well soused in this shower.
Gascoigne.
Souse, v. i. [Probably fr. OF. sors, p. p. of sordre to rise, and first
used of an upward swood, then of a swoop in general, but also confused
with Souse, v. t. See Source.] To swoop or plunge, as a bird upon its
prey; to fall suddenly; to rush with speed; to make a sudden attack.
For then I viewed his plunge and souse Into the foamy main.
Marston.
Jove's bird will souse upon the timorous hare.
J. Dryden. Jr.