Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Swing (-ing, -s, swang, swung)
swing (-ing, -s, swang, swung), v. [OE 'to scourge, chastise, beat up, to fling, to hurl, to throw oneself around, to fly'.]
- Move to and fro.
- Wave.
- Move through constantly.
- Brandish; exhibit.
- Propel; cause to move swiftly.
- Hang suspend.
- Dance; move to a rhythm.
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