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Webster 1913 Edition


Swaying

Sway′ing

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Noun.
An injury caused by violent strains or by overloading; – said of the backs of horses.
Crabb.

Webster 1828 Edition


Swaying

SWA'YING

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ppr.
Wielding; causing to lean; biasing; ruling.

SWA'YING

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Noun.
Swaying of the back, among beasts, is a kind of lumbago, caused by a fall or by being overloaded.