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~.