Asweep

adv

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Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    Sweeping, making a sweeping motion. not-comparable

    "the line that goes wavingly asweep round the base of the holy mountain, separating it from the common earth."

Example

More examples

"the line that goes wavingly asweep round the base of the holy mountain, separating it from the common earth."

Etymology

From a- + sweep.

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