ˈswȯ(ə)rt adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English sweart; akin to Old High German swarz black, Old Norse svartr, Gothic swarts black, Latin sordes dirt, sordēre to be dirty
1.
a. : of a dark color, complexion, or cast : blackish , swarthy
b. archaic : producing a swarthy complexion : causing to tan
2. : baneful , malignant