swack

swack
I. \\ˈswak\ noun (-s)
Etymology: Middle English (Scots) swak, of imitative origin
chiefly Scotland : a hard blow : whack
II. adjective
Etymology: Low German swak supple, pliant, weak, from Middle Low German; akin to Middle Dutch swac pliant, Middle Low German swacken to rock, reel — more at swag
chiefly Scotland : lithe, nimble

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