swolwynge

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Primarily from swolwen (to swallow) +‎ -ynge, though some senses are apparently from the noun swolow (throat, taste, whirlpool).

Pronunciation

Verb

swolwynge

  1. present participle of swolwen

Descendants

  • English: swallowing

Noun

swolwynge (uncountable)

  1. The act or process of swallowing (deglutition)
  2. Devouring; the act of eating ravenously.
  3. The sense or faculty of taste.
  4. (rare) Swirling or rushing water; a whirlpool or eddy.

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