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Swashing

Swash′ing

,
Adj.
1.
Swaggering; hectoring.
“A swashing and martial outside.”
Shak.
2.
Resounding; crushing.
“Swashing blow.”
Shak.

Definition 2024

swashing

swashing

English

Verb

swashing

  1. present participle of swash

Adjective

swashing ‎(comparative more swashing, superlative most swashing)

  1. swaggering; hectoring.
    • Shakespeare
      A swashing and martial outside.
  2. resounding; crushing
    • Shakespeare
      Swashing blow.

Noun

swashing ‎(plural swashings)

  1. A back-and-forth movement of liquid; a swish or swash.

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