Swith
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈswɪθ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Swith is an adjective meaning (dialectal or obsolete) Strong; vehement.
Meaning
(dialectal or obsolete) Strong; vehement.
More Meanings
- (dialectal or obsolete) Quickly, speedily, promptly.
- (dialectal or obsolete) Strongly; vehemently; very.
Example Sentences
As ye disown yon paughty dog, / That bears the keys of Peter, / Then swith! an' get a wife to hug,
“Body of us, man!” said the king, “it is the speech of a true man and a loving subject, and we will grace him accordingly—what though he be but a carle—a twopenny cat may look at a king. Swith, man! have him—pundite fores.
Word Forms
- swither
- swithest
- swithe
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include comfortable, strong-handed, strongful, strengthful, stout, vehement.
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