What does swapling mean?
Swapling means An infant or child secretly exchanged for another; changeling..
Swapling
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
An infant or child secretly exchanged for another; changeling..
Example Sentences
A fire was kept burning in front of this and swaplings were kept inside to "poke away" the wild animals, including bears (as Grandma recalled being told).
The parents of the human girl child would scream when they found the swapling, cry out even louder than they were doing right now, and wail, and call for the queen's guard, and kneel in their churches, […]
Synonyms for swapling
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- swaplings
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for swapling?
Common synonyms include auf, changeling, oaf.
What is the opposite of swapling?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use swapling in a sentence?
A fire was kept burning in front of this and swaplings were kept inside to "poke away" the wild animals, including bears (as Grandma recalled being told).
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