Index of English words, starting with "sw"

(1) - Swage (v. t.) To shape by means of a swage; to fashion, as a piece of iron, by forcing it into a groove or mold having the required shape.
(2) - Swage (n.) A tool, variously shaped or grooved on the end or face, used by blacksmiths and other workers in metals, for shaping their work, whether sheet metal or forging, by holding the swage upon the work, or the work upon the swage, and striking with a sledge.
(3) - Swage (v. t. & i.) See Assuage.

(1) - Swagger (n.) The act or manner of a swaggerer.
(2) - Swagger (v. t.) To bully.
(3) - Swagger (v. i.) To boast or brag noisily; to be ostentatiously proud or vainglorious; to bluster; to bully.
(4) - Swagger (v. i.) To walk with a swaying motion; hence, to walk and act in a pompous, consequential manner.

(1) - Swaggerer (n.) One who swaggers; a blusterer; a bully; a boastful, noisy fellow.