What does swither mean?
Swither means (dialectal) To burn, scorch, singe..
Swither
/ˈswɪðə/ · verb
Meaning
(dialectal) To burn, scorch, singe..
Definitions by Sense
- (dialectal) To burn, scorch, singe.
- (dialectal) To burn slowly, melt (as a candle), sweal
- (dialectal, figurative) To smart, ache; tingle
- (dialectal) A great heat; a scorching, singeing
- (dialectal) Sweating.
- (Scotland, Northern England) To be indecisive or in a state of confusion; to dither.
- To move or swing about.
- (chiefly Scotland, Northern England) A state of indecision or confusion; a panicked state; a flap, fluster, or dither.
Example Sentences
He was filling his pipe, staring at his picture, not her, and this tacit dismissal allowed her to sidle over to the bank higher up, and there swither her legs about in the water before coming out of it.
Bradly came bristling to the lagoon the following afternoon, in a swither of alarm and expectation.
Synonyms for swither
Antonyms for swither
Related Words
Word Forms
- swithers
- swithering
- swithered
- swether
- swidder
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for swither?
Common synonyms include fret, lather, stew, sweat.
What is the opposite of swither?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use swither in a sentence?
He was filling his pipe, staring at his picture, not her, and this tacit dismissal allowed her to sidle over to the bank higher up, and there swither her legs about in the water before coming out of it.
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