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1. swā̆fren v.

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To stagger, walk unsteadily; swafren up, stagger up to someone. …

2. sweif n.

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The force or impetus of a moving body, momentum; a violent motion, an onrush [last quot.]; also, a sweeping blow of a sword. …

3. swinglinge ger.

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The act of swinging or waving the arms or hands. …

4. swagen v.(1)

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(a) To swing an object; swagen on, hack at (sb.); (b) to swing or shake (sth.); to wag (one's tongue), speak idly with; (c) to fire (a gun). …

5. swagge n.

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A bag, sack. …

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