Swash, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Swashed p. pr. & vb. n. Swashing.]
1. To dash or flow noisily, as water; to splash; as, water swashing on a shallow place.
2. To fall violently or noisily. [Obs.]
3. To bluster; to make a great noise; to vapor or brag.
Swash·ing, a.
1. Swaggering; hectoring. “A swashing and martial outside.”
2. Resounding; crushing. “Swashing blow.”
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