Defn: The quality or state of being swarthy; a dusky or dark complexion; tawniness.
SWARTHNESS
Swarth"*ness, n.
Defn: Swarthiness. [R.] Dr. R. Clerke.
SWARTHY
Swarth"y, a. [Compar. Swarthier; superl. Swarthiest.] Etym: [See
Swart, a.]
Defn: Being of a dark hue or dusky complexion; tawny; swart; as, swarthy faces. "A swarthy Ethiope." Shak. Their swarthy hosts would darken all our plains. Addison.
SWARTHY
Swarth"y, v. t.
Defn: To make swarthy. [Obs.] Cowley.
SWARTINESS
Swart"i*ness, n.
Defn: Swarthiness. [Obs.]
SWARTISH
Swart"ish, a.