Associations to the word «Swathe»

Wiktionary

SWATHE, noun. A bandage; a band
SWATHE, verb. To bind with a swathe, band, bandage, or rollers
SWATHE, noun. (chiefly British) Alternative spelling of swath
SWATHE, noun. (chiefly British) (usually in plural) a group of people

Dictionary definition

SWATHE, noun. An enveloping bandage.
SWATHE, verb. Wrap in swaddling clothes; "swaddled the infant".

Wise words

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