flouse v also flaus [phonetics unavailable]. OED ~ v 1 dial; EDD flosh: flouse, flowse in Ha Do W. Of a vessel, to come down heavily in a running sea; to thrash about in the water (while swimming).
   1924 ENGLAND 221-2 Such wind an' rain, me sons! Dere was no let-up, an' no driet [clearing up] in de wedder, a week on end. De schooner flaus down in de trock o' de sea, like she goin' to de bottom, evvery minute. Q 67-30 ~ To thrash around in the water like one who cannot swim. P 167-67 ~ To jump into the water (with a splash).

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