[swipe] n [prob. alter. of sweep] (1739) 1: a strong sweeping blow
2: a sharp often critical remark "took a parting ~ at management"
[2]swipe vb swiped ; swip.ing vi (ca. 1825): to strike or move with a sweeping motion ~ vt 1: to strike or wipe with a sweeping motion
2: steal, pilfer