Chaucer's Works, Volume 6 — Introduction, Glossary, and Indexes

by Geoffrey Chaucer

Swappe, s. a swoop, the striking of a bird of prey, HF. 543.

Swappe, ger. to swap, strike, E 586; Swapte, pt. s. dashed, T. iv. 256; fell suddenly, E 1099; Swap, imp. s. strike off, G 366.

Swar, pt. s. swore, B 2000 n. See Swere.

Swarm, s. a swarm, T. ii. 193; B 4582, F 204.

Swarme, v.; Swarmeth, pr. s. swarms, gathers, F 189; Swarmen, pr. pl. D 1693; Swarmeden, pt. pl. D 1696.

Swartish, adj. as adv. darkish, dark, HF. 1647.

Swatte, pt. s. of Swete.

Swayn, s. servant-lad, young man, A 4027, B 1914.

Sweigh, s. motion, sway; B 1. m 5. 3; B 2. p 1. 81; T. ii. 1383; B 296.