Definitions

1. verb

To select or choose something, especially a romantic partner.

“She choused him from the crowd, and they struck up a conversation.”

2. noun

A choice or selection, especially of a romantic partner.

“Their chouse turned out to be a great match.”

3. verb ( obsolete )

To choose, select.

“In the 14th century, the word ‘chouse’ was used to mean ‘to choose’ in an obsolete sense.”