swarty

adj
/ˈswɔː(ɹ)ti/

Etymology

From swart + -y.

  1. derived from *swerd-
  2. inherited from *swartaz
  3. inherited from *swart
  4. inherited from sweart
  5. inherited from swart
  6. suffixed as swarty — “swart + y

Definitions

  1. swarthy

    swarthy; tawny

    • From these first qualities arise many other second, as that of colour, black, swarty, pale, ruddy , &c.
    • Suddenly, the short, swarty man was again before us with his broad smile, so ill suited to the grim glint of his eyes, beckoning to us to gather round him.
    • “This chile getting swartier every day,” he would complain to Mama, or he would cock his head towards the kitchen door and say, “Remember what happen to Mrs. Spence? That's exactly where you headin'!”

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA