SWINK


Meaning of SWINK in English

I. ˈswiŋk intransitive verb

( -ed/-ing/-s )

Etymology: Middle English swinken, from Old English swincan; akin to Old English swingan to fling oneself, rush — more at swing

archaic : labor , toil , slave

II. noun

( -s )

Etymology: Middle English, labor, trouble, affliction, from Old English swinc, from swincan to swink

archaic : labor , drudgery

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