Associations to the word «Swaddle»

Wiktionary

SWADDLE, verb. To bind (a baby) with long narrow strips of cloth.
SWADDLE, verb. (archaic) To beat; cudgel.
SWADDLE, noun. Anything used to swaddle with, such as a cloth or band.

Dictionary definition

SWADDLE, verb. Wrap in swaddling clothes; "swaddled the infant".

Wise words

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