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1swathe
noun \ˈswäth, ˈswȯth, ˈswāth\
Definition of SWATHE
1
: a band used in swathing
2
: an enveloping medium
Variants of SWATHE
swathe or swath \ˈswäth, ˈswäth, ˈswȯth, ˈswȯth\
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Origin of SWATHE
Middle English, from Old English *swæth; akin to Old English swathian to swathe
First Known Use: before 12th century
2swathe
transitive verb \ˈswäth, ˈswȯth, ˈswāth\
: to wrap or cover (someone or something)
swathedswath·ing
Full Definition of SWATHE
1
: to bind, wrap, or swaddle with or as if with a bandage
2
: envelop <a mountain swathed by clouds>
See swathe defined for kids Origin of SWATHE
Middle English, from Old English swathian
First Known Use: 12th century
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