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An American Dictionary of the English Language
Revised and enlarged (Goodrich & Porter)
Springfield, Mass. · G. & C. Merriam · 1865
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Sweet'-maud'lin, n. p. 1338(Bot.) A species of Achillea, allied to milfoil. London.Sweet'mēat, n. p. 1338Fruit preserved with sugar, as peaches, pears, melons, nuts, orange peel, and the like.Sweet'ness, n. p. 1338The quality of being sweet, in any of its senses; as, gratefulness to the taste, or to the smell; fragrance; agreeableness to the ear, melody; as, sweetness of the voice; sweetness of elocution…Sweet'-oil, n. p. 1338Olive-oil. Simmonds.Sweet'-pēa, n. p. 1338(Bot.) A species of pea cultivated for ornament; an annual leguminous plant of the genus Lathyrus.Sweet'-po-tā'to, n. p. 1338(Bot.) A trailing plant and its starchy tubers, the Batatas (or Convolvulus) edulis. The tubers resemble those of the common potato, but are elongated, and of a sweetish taste. It is a native of the…Sweet'-ro͞ot, n. p. 1338(Bot.) The licorice, or Glycyrrhiza.Sweet'-rŭsh, n. p. 1338(Bot.) The sweet-flag, a species of Acorus.Sweet-scā'bi-oŭs, n. p. 1338(Bot.) A plant of the genus Erigeron (E. annuum), having a stout, branching stem, covered with spreading hairs. Gray.Sweet'-sçĕnt'ed, a. p. 1338Having a sweet smell; fragrant. Sweet-scented shrub (Bot.), a shrub of the genus Calycanthus, the flowers of which, when crushed, have a fragrance resembling that of strawberries. Gray.Sweet'-sŏp, n. p. 1338(Bot.) A shrub or tree (Anona squamosa), allied to the custard-apple. It grows in the West Indies, and bears a greenish fruit, sweet and pulpy.Sweet'-stŭff, n. p. 1338Sweetmeats of any or all kinds;—popularly so called. Simmonds.Sweet'-sŭl'tan, n. p. 1338(Bot.) An annual flowering plant; Centaurea moschata.Sweet'-wa'ter, n. p. 1338A variety of white grape, having a sweet, watery juice.Sweet'-weed, n. p. 1338(Bot.) A plant of the genus Capraria, and another of the genus Scoparia.Sweet'-wĭll'iam, n. p. 1338(Bot.) The Dianthus barbatus, a species of pink of many varieties. Lee.Sweet'-wĭl'lōw, n. p. 1338(Bot.) A plant (the Myrica gale), or Dutch myrtle; sweet-gale. Lee.Sweet'-wo͝od, n. p. 1338(Bot.) (a.) A species of Laurus (L. nobilis); sweet-bay. (b.) The timber of the Oreodaphne exaltata, a tree growing in Jamaica. Simmonds.Sweet'wort, n. p. 1338Any plant of a sweet taste.Swein'mōte, n. p. 1338See SWAINMOTE.Swĕll, v. i. p. 1338To grow larger; to dilate or extend the exterior surface or dimensions, by matter added within, or by expansion of the inclosed substance; as, the legs swell in dropsy; a bruised part swells; a tumor…Swĕll, v. t. p. 1338To increase the size, bulk, or dimensions of; to cause to rise, dilate, or increase; as, rains and dissolving snow swell the rivers in spring, and cause floods. 2. To aggravate; to heighten. It is…Swĕll, n. p. 1338The act of swelling. 2. Gradual increase; as, (a.) Augmentation in bulk; protuberance. (b.) Elevation; rise;—said of height. (c.) Force; intensity; power;—said in reference to sound. Music arose with…Swĕll'ing, n. p. 1339Protuberance; prominence. The superficies of such plates are not even, but have many cavities and swellings. Newton. 2. (Med.) A tumor or any morbid enlargement of the natural size; as, a swelling on…Swell'-mōb, n. p. 1339Well-dressed thieves, taken collectively. He is renowned for his acquaintance with the swell-mob. Dickens.Swĕlt, imp. & p. p. p. 1339of swell. [Obs.] See SWELL.Swĕlt, v. i. p. 1339To swelter; to faint; to swoon. [Obs.] Nigh she swelt for passing joy. Spenser.Swĕlt, v. t. p. 1339To overpower, as with heat; to cause to faint; to swelter. [Obs.] Bp. Hall.Swĕlt'er, v. i. p. 1339To be overcome and faint with heat; to be ready to perish with heat. It was so rare a piece of fun To see the sweltered cattle run. Coleridge. 2. To welter. [Obs.] Drayton.Swĕlt'er, v. t. p. 1339To oppress with heat; to make faint or weak by a heated, close atmosphere. 2. To exude, like sweat. [Rare.] Shak.Swĕlt'ry, a. p. 1339Suffocating with heat; oppressive with heat; sultry. [Rare.]Swēpt, imp. & p. p. p. 1339of sweep. See SWEEP.Swērd, n. & v. p. 1339Sward. [Obs.] See SWARD.Swērve, v. i. p. 1339To wander from any line prescribed, or from a rule of duty; to depart from what is established by law, duty, or custom; to deviate. I swerve not from thy commandments. Com. Prayer. They swerve from…Swĕt, imp. & p. p. p. 1339of sweat. [Rare.] See SWEAT.Swē'ven, n. p. 1339A dream. [Obs.] Wycliffe.Swift, a. p. 1339Moving a great distance, or over a large space, in a short time; moving with celerity or velocity; fleet; rapid; quick; speedy. 2. Ready; prompt. My beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear…Swift, n. p. 1339The current of a stream. [R.] Walton. 2. A reel, or turning instrument, for winding yarn, thread, &c.; — used chiefly in the plural. 3. (Ornith.) A small bird (Cypselus apus), like the swallow, but…Swift'er, n. p. 1339(Naut.) (a.) A rope used to confine the bars of the capstan in their sockets, while men are turning it. (b.) A rope used to encircle a boat longitudinally, to strengthen and defend her sides from the…Swĭft'er, v. t. p. 1339(Naut.) To stretch, as shrouds by tackles.Swĭft'-fo͝ot, a. p. 1339Nimble. Mir. for Mag.Swĭft'ly, adv. p. 1339In a swift manner; with celerity; with quick motion or velocity; fleetly; rapidly.Swĭft'ness, n. p. 1339The state or quality of being swift; speed; rapid motion; quickness; celerity; velocity; rapidity; — a word of general import, applicable to every kind of motion, and to every thing that moves; as…Swig, v. t. & i. p. 1339To drink by large draughts; to suck greedily. [Colloq. and vulgar.] The bleating rams Securely swig the dug beneath the dams. Dryden.Swĭg, n. p. 1339A large draught. [Colloq. and vulgar.] 2. (Naut.) A pulley with ropes which are not parallel.Swig, v. t. p. 1339To castrate, as a ram, by binding the testicles tight with a string, so that they mortify and slough off. [Local.]Swĭll, v. t. p. 1339To drink grossly or greedily; as, to swill down great quantities of liquors. 2. To wash; to drench. [Obs.] As fearfully as doth a galled rock O’erhang and jutty his confounded base, Swilled with the…Swĭll, v. i. p. 1339To drink greedily or swinishly; to drink to excess. South. 2. To be intoxicated. [Obs.]Swĭll, n. p. 1339Large draughts of liquor; drink taken in excessive quantities. 2. The wash, or mixture of liquid substances, given to swine;— called also swillings.Swill'er, n. p. 1339One who swills, or drinks voraciously.Swīl'ley, n. p. 1339An eddy or whirlpool. [Prov. Eng.] Wright. 2. A coal-field of small size or extent. [Prov. Eng.] Wright.Swil'ings, n. pl. p. 1339Swill. See SWILL.Swim, v. i. p. 1339To be supported in water or other fluid; not to sink; to float; as, any substance will swim, whose specific gravity is less than that of the fluid in which it is immersed. 2. To move progressively in…Swĭm, v. t. p. 1339To pass or move over, or on, by swimming; as, to swim a stream. Sometimes he thought to swim the stormy main. Dryden. 2. To immerse in water that the lighter parts may swim; as, to swim wheat for…Swim, n. p. 1339The act of swimming; a gliding motion, like that of one swimming. 2. The time or distance one swims, or can swim. 3. The bladder of a fish, by which it is said to be supported in water; the sound.…Swĭm'mer, n. p. 1339One who swims. 2. (Far.) A protuberance on the leg of a horse. 3. (Ornith.) One of an order of birds that swim, as the duck and goose.Swim'ming-ly, adv. p. 1339In an easy, gliding manner, as if swimming; smoothly; successfully; prosperously.Swim'ming-ness, n. p. 1339The act or state of swimming or floating; swimming motion.Swinck, v. i. p. 1339The same as SWINK.Swĭnck, n. p. 1339The same as SWINK.