† swickle, n. Obs.
[f. swike n.2 + -le.]
A loop or noose in a trap. Hence † swickle v., trans. to noose.
| 1621 Markham Hunger's Prevent. vi. 39 At the top you shall fasten a very strong loope or swickell of aboue an hundred Horse haires. Ibid. 41 They shall no sooner touch the Springe..but they shall presently be taken, and that member swickled which first toucheth the Springe. |