SWARTHY

swarthy. Swarthy, a. tawny, duskish, dark of complexion

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Swarth″y (?), a. [Compar. Swarthier (?); superl. Swarthiest.] [[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.