swarthy

Swarthy, a. [Compar. Swarthier; superl. Swarthiest.]

Etymology: [See Swart, a.]

Being of a dark hue or dusky complexion; tawny; swart; as, swarthy faces. "A swarthy Ethiope." Shak. Their swarthy hosts would darken all our plains. Addison.

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Swarthy, v. t.

To make swarthy. [Obs.] Cowley.

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Fernald has no entry of its own for swarthy; he lists it under dark.

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Dusky is applied to objects which appear as if viewed in fading light; the word is often used, as are swart and swarthy, of the human skin when quite dark, or even verging toward black. — from dark

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