What does outswell mean?
Outswell means (transitive, obsolete) To exceed in swelling..
Outswell
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
(transitive, obsolete) To exceed in swelling..
Definitions by Sense
- (transitive, obsolete) To exceed in swelling.
- (transitive, obsolete) To swell beyond; to overflow.
Example Sentences
Blovv, villain, till thy ſphered bias-cheek / Outſvvell the colic of puff'd Aquilon
I ſtand aboue thee, and as from a rocke / VVhoſe eminence outſvvelles the raging flood, / See thy hopes ſhip vvrackt: […]
Synonyms for outswell
Antonyms for outswell
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Word Forms
- outswells
- outswelling
- outswelled
- outswollen
Usage Notes
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How do you use outswell in a sentence?
Blovv, villain, till thy ſphered bias-cheek / Outſvvell the colic of puff'd Aquilon
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