Swart1, n.
n. Sward. [Obs.] Holinshed.
3 entries under this word
Swart
Swart2, v. t.
v. t. [See infra.] To make tawny. [Obs.]
Swart or Swarth3, a.
a. [A-S. sweart, Goth. swarts, O. Sax., O. Fries., & L. Ger. swart, D. zwart, Icel. swartr, Sw. swart, Dan. sort, O. H. Ger. swarz, N. H. Ger. schwarz.]
Sense 1. Being of a dark hue; moderately black; tawny.
“A nation strange, with visage swart.” Spenser.
“While your swart attendants wait.” Trench.
Sense 2. Gloomy; malignant. [Obs.] Milton.