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swarthy

Main Entry:: swar·thy
Pronunciation:: \ˈswȯr-thē, -thē\
Function:: adjective
Inflected Form(s):: swar·thi·er; swar·thi·est
Etymology:: alteration of obsolete swarty, from swart
Date:: 1587

: of a dark color, complexion, or cast

— swar·thi·ness noun

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