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swart

adjective \ˈswȯrt\

Definition of SWART

1
a :  swarthy
b archaic :  producing a swarthy complexion
2
:  baneful, malignant
— swart·ness noun
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Origin of SWART

Middle English, from Old English sweart; akin to Old High German swarz black, Latin sordes dirt
First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to SWART

Synonyms
black, brunet (or brunette), dark, swarthy
Antonyms
light

Rhymes with SWART

bort, court, fort, forte, mort, ort, port, Porte, quart, short, skort, snort, sort, sport, thwart, tort, torte, wart, wort

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