Swarth
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /swɔː(ɹ)ð/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Swarth is a noun meaning An apparition of a person about to die; a wraith.
Meaning
An apparition of a person about to die; a wraith.
More Meanings
- Alternative form of sward.
- (archaic) swarthy
Example Sentences
a swarth complexion
Grassy swarth, close cropped by nibbling sheep.
Last year's scythes flung down, and left in the half-cut swarths.
[…] What made those holes and rents In the dock's harsh swarth leaves, bruised as to baulk All hope of greenness? […]
Word Forms
- swarthes
- swarths
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dusky, swarty, swarthy, swart, blackavised, fuscous.
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