I. ˈswäth, ˈswȯth, ˈswāth noun
or swath ˈswäth, ˈswäth, ˈswȯth, ˈswȯth
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English * swæth; akin to Old English swathian to swathe
Date: before 12th century
1. : a band used in swathing
2. : an enveloping medium
II. ˈswäth, ˈswȯth, ˈswāth transitive verb
( swathed ; swath·ing )
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English swathian
Date: 12th century
1. : to bind, wrap, or swaddle with or as if with a bandage
2. : envelop
a mountain swathed by clouds