adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   swarthy; tawny

   "From these first qualities arise many other second, as that of colour, black, swarty, pale, ruddy , &c."

Synonyms

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tawny

Example

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"From these first qualities arise many other second, as that of colour, black, swarty, pale, ruddy , &c."

Etymology

From swart + -y.

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