Suthfast, adj. true, X introd. [OE. sōþ-fæst.] See Soth(e).

Suthfastnes, n. truth, X introd. [OE. sōþfæst-nes.]

Swa, Zuo (III), adv. demonstr. thus, so, in this way, III 17, 39, IV b 19, 45, X 13; thereupon, III 28; therefore, III 36; in the same way, IV b 49; so mightily, X 144; swa þat, zuo þet, so that, III 18, X 155, 157. [OE. swā.] See So.

Swage, v. to become assuaged; to grow less, XIV c 111. [Shortened from OFr. asouagier.]

Swalprit, pa. t. floundered, VII 162. [? Only recorded here; cf. Du. zwalpen; G. (dial.) schwalpen.]

Swange. See Swynke.

Swappit, pa. t. let fly, X 83, 91, 99. [? Altered form of OE. swāpan.]

Swarte, adj. black, XV h 1. [OE. sweart.]

Swat. See Swete, v.

Swavnand, pres. p. swooning, X 56 (v.r. swonande). [Not a possible Scottish form of Swone, q.v. Perh. scribal corruption of swalmand, or swemand; see N.E.D., s.vv. Swalm, Sweam.]