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Definition of Swan
1. Verb. To declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true. "They swan that there was a traffic accident "; "Before God I swear I am innocent"
Specialized synonyms: Hold, Claim, Take, Attest, Declare, Protest, Assure, Tell
Generic synonyms: Declare
Derivative terms: Affirmation, Affirmation, Affirmer, Assertable, Asserter, Assertion, Averment, Avowal, Avower, Swearer, Swearing
2. Noun. Stately heavy-bodied aquatic bird with very long neck and usually white plumage as adult.
Group relationships: Anatidae, Family Anatidae
Specialized synonyms: Coscoroba, Cob, Pen, Cygnet, Cygnus Olor, Mute Swan, Cygnus Cygnus, Whooper, Whooper Swan, Cygnus Columbianus, Tundra Swan, Cygnus Buccinator, Trumpeter, Trumpeter Swan, Black Swan, Cygnus Atratus
Terms within: Swan's Down
3. Verb. Move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment. "They swan in the countryside"; "They rolled from town to town"
Generic synonyms: Go, Locomote, Move, Travel
Specialized synonyms: Maunder, Gad, Gallivant, Jazz Around
Related verbs: Drift, Err, Stray, Wander
Derivative terms: Drifter, Drifting, Ramble, Rambler, Roamer, Roving, Stray, Strayer, Tramp, Vagabond, Vagabond, Vagabondage, Wanderer, Wandering
4. Verb. Sweep majestically. "Airplanes were swanning over the mountains"
Definition of Swan
1. n. Any one of numerous species of large aquatic birds belonging to Cygnus, Olor, and allied genera of the subfamily Cygninæ. They have a large and strong beak and a long neck, and are noted for their graceful movements when swimming. Most of the northern species are white. In literature the swan was fabled to sing a melodious song, especially at the time of its death.
Definition of Swan
1. Noun. (soccer) someone connected with Swansea City Football Club, as a fan, player, coach, etc. ¹
2. Noun. (Australian rules football) someone connected with the Sydney Swans, as a fan, player, coach, etc. ¹
3. Proper noun. (surname) ¹
4. Noun. ''(plural also 'swan')'' Any of various species of large, long-necked waterfowl, of genus ''Cygnus'', most of which have white plumage. ¹
5. Noun. (figuratively) One whose grace etc. suggests a swan. ¹
6. Verb. (British) (intransitive) To travel from place to place with no fixed itinerary or purpose. ¹
7. Verb. (context: originally New England now Southern Midwest US) (non-gloss definition Used with "I" in the first-person singular present tense as a minced oath for ''"'''I swear'''"'', an exclamation of surprise.) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Swan
1. to swear [v SWANNED, SWANNING, SWANS] - See also: swear
Lexicographical Neighbors of Swan
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