swarth

n. See Swath. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Swart; swarthy. “A swarth complexion.” Chapman. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. An apparition of a person about to die; a wraith. [ Prov. Eng. ] Grose. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. In a swarthy manner; with a tawny hue; duskily. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The quality or state of being swarthy; a dusky or dark complexion; tawniness. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. Swarthiness. [ R. ] Dr. R. Clerke. [ 1913 Webster ]

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. [ 1913 Webster ]

Their swarthy hosts would darken all our plains. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]