Part 852 (1/2)

V. ~Swaits~.

_To_ SWATTER, SQUATTER, _v. a._

1. To move quickly in any fluid, generally in an undulating way, S.

_Lyndsay._

2. To move quickly in an awkward manner.

_Watson._

Teut. _swadder-en_, turbare aquas, fluctuare; Su. G. _sqwaettr-a_, spargere.

~Swatter~, _s._ A large collection, especially of small objects in quick motion, Loth.

SWATTLE, _s._ The act of swallowing with avidity, Stirlings.

_To_ SWAVER, _v. n._ To walk feebly, as one who is fatigued, S. B.

_Ross._

Teut. _sweyv-en_, vacillare, nutare; _sweyver_, vagus.

_To_ SWEAL, _v. a._ To swaddle, S.

V. ~Swayl~.

_To_ SWEAP, _v. a._ To scourge, S.

Isl. _swipa_, a scourge.

_Ruddiman._

SWECHT, _s._ The force of a body in motion.

Su. G. _swigt-a_, vacillare.

_Doug._

_To_ SWEE, SWEY, _v. n._ To incline to one side.

~Swey~, _s._ V. ~Sway~.