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swinge

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  1. 1) swinge (verb)
  2. 2) swinge (verb)

1swinge

verb \ˈswinj\
swingedswinge·ing

Definition of SWINGE

transitive verb
chiefly dialect
: beat, scourge

Origin of SWINGE

Middle English swengen to shake, from Old English swengan; akin to Old English swingan
First Known Use: 12th century

Rhymes with SWINGE

binge, cringe, dinge, fringe, hinge, singe, springe, tinge, twinge, whinge

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