sweb, v. Now north. dial.
(swɛb)
[repr. OE. swebban to put to sleep (see sweve).]
intr. To faint, swoon. Hence ˈswebbing vbl. n.
| 1599 Warn. Faire Wom. ii. 567 Looke in my purse for a peece of ginger; I shall sweb, I shall swound. 1667 Dryden & Dk. Newcastle Sir M. Mar-all iii. ii, Pray your Lordship keep her from swebbing. 1674 Ray N.C. Words 47 To Sweb, to swoon. 1888 Sheffield Gloss. |