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swart

adjective
\ ˈswȯrt How to pronounce swart (audio) \

Definition of swart

1a : swarthy
b archaic : producing a swarthy complexion
2 : baneful, malignant
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Other Words from swart

swartness noun

Synonyms & Antonyms for swart

Synonyms

black, brunet (or brunette), dark, swarthy

Antonyms

light

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Examples of swart in a Sentence

in bodice rippers the hero is often a swart man of passion and mystery

First Known Use of swart

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

History and Etymology for swart

Middle English, from Old English sweart; akin to Old High German swarz black, Latin sordes dirt

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