Words |
Parts of Speech |
Meaning/Definition/Similar Words |
swiftlet |
noun |
Any one of numerous species of small East Indian and Asiatic swifts of the genus Collocalia. Some of the species are noted for furnishing the edible bird’s nest. See Illust. under Edible. |
swilling |
present participle & vb. noun |
of Swill |
swimming |
present participle & vb. noun |
of Swim, That swims; capable of swimming; adapted to, or used in, swimming; as, a swimming bird; a swimming motion., Suffused with moisture; as, swimming eyes., The act of one who swims., Being in a state of vertigo or dizziness; as, a swimming brain., Vertigo; dizziness; as, a swimming in the head. |
swindled |
imp. & past participle |
of Swindle |
swindler |
noun |
One who swindles, or defrauds grossly; one who makes a practice of defrauding others by imposition or deliberate artifice; a cheat. |
swineery |
noun |
Same as Piggery. |
swinesty |
noun |
A sty, or pen, for swine. |
swinging |
present participle & vb. noun |
of Swing |
swingled |
imp. & past participle |
of Swingle |
swinking |
present participle & vb. noun |
of Swink |
swirling |
present participle & vb. noun |
of Swirl |
switched |
imp. & past participle |
of Switch |
switchel |
noun |
A beverage of molasses and water, seasoned with vinegar and ginger. |