(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 3:38:08

Swarth"y (?), a. [Compar. Swarthier (?); superl. Swarthiest.] [See Swart, a.]

Being of a dark hue or dusky complexion; tawny; swart; as, swarthy faces.

"A swarthy Ethiope."

Shak.

Their swarthy hosts would darken all our plains. Addison.

 

© Webster 1913.

Swarth"y, v. t.

To make swarthy.

[Obs.]

Cowley.

 

© Webster 1913.

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