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swingle
1[ swing-guhl ]
noun
- a swipple.
- a wooden instrument shaped like a large knife, for beating flax or hemp and scraping from it the woody or coarse portions.
verb (used with object)
- to clean (flax or hemp) by beating and scraping with a swingle.
swingle
2[ swing-guhl ]
noun
- a single person who is highly active socially and sexually; an unmarried person who swings.
swingle
/ ˈ²õ·Éɪŋɡə±ô /
noun
- a flat-bladed wooden instrument used for beating and scraping flax or hemp to remove coarse matter from it
verb
- tr to use a swingle on
Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- ³Ü²Ô·²õ·É¾±²Ôg±ô±ð»å adjective
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of swingle1
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of swingle1
Example Sentences
The prosecutor handling the case, H. Morley Swingle, recognized how important Murphey was going to be and sought clarification about Murphey’s status from a top Gardner official.
He fell into “some lesser category,†Swingle wrote in the email.
Still, Murphey refused to testify for Swingle.
In October 2019, Swingle made a deal with Robinson: He dropped the murder case, and Robinson pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and armed criminal action.
Swingle said Murphey’s refusal to cooperate was not the only factor influencing his decision to accept a plea deal in the Robinson case.
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