† byˈswenke, v. Obs. rare—1.
[properly byswinke, f. by- = be- intensive + swink v. to labour, toil.]
intr. To work hard, exert oneself, labour.
| ? a 1400 Morte Arth. 1128 Fulle swythe he byswenkez, Swappez in with the swerde þat it þe swange brystedd. |