Middle English Dictionary Entry
swē̆milen v.
Entry Info
Forms | swē̆milen v. |
Etymology | Perh. from swēmen v.; but cp. MDu., MLG swīmelen & Dan., Norw. dial. svimle. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
To feel faint or dizzy.
Associated quotations
- c1450(?a1400) Wars Alex.(Ashm 44)156 : Barons & bachelers balefully gretis, Swiers swemyle, swouned ladys.