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swinge

verb (1)
\ ˈswinj How to pronounce swinge (audio) \
swinged; swingeing

Definition of swinge

 (Entry 1 of 2)

transitive verb

chiefly dialectal
: beat, scourge

swinge

verb (2)
swinged; swingeing

Definition of swinge (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

dialect
: singe, scorch

First Known Use of swinge

Verb (1)

12th century, in the meaning defined above

Verb (2)

1590, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for swinge

Verb (1)

Middle English swengen to shake, from Old English swengan; akin to Old English swingan

Verb (2)

alteration of singe

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