SWINK


Meaning of SWINK in English

I. ˈswiŋk intransitive verb

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English swincan; akin to Old High German swingan to rush — more at swing

Date: before 12th century

archaic : toil , slave

II. noun

Date: 12th century

archaic : labor , drudgery

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.