n. [ AS. swingele whip, scourge. See Swing. ] The swinging part of a flail which falls on the grain in thrashing; the swiple. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who swings or whirls. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. 1. One who swinges. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Anything very large, forcible, or astonishing. [ Obs. or Colloq. ] Herrick. [ 1913 Webster ]
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