1. to extinguish or put out (a fire, light, or flame)
Usage: archaic or dialectal; third person singular present tense of 'dout'
2. to drench or soak with water
Usage: archaic; third person singular present tense of 'dout'

Examples

• He douts the candle before leaving the room.
• The rain douts the embers of the dying fire.
• She douts her clothes in the river to clean them.
• The firefighter douts the last flames with water.
• Morning dew douts the dry grass.