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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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SWINT, v.1 Also swent. To go off with a sweeping motion, to dash away (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), Sh. 1972). Pa.t. swent.Sh. 1894 Williamson MSS. (5 March):
Dey swent away in a moment (in a gig).
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