v. Now north. dial. [repr. OE. swebban to put to sleep (see SWEVE).] intr. To faint, swoon. Hence Swebbing vbl. sb.

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1599.  Warn. Faire Wom., II. 567. Looke in my purse for a peece of ginger; I shall sweb, I shall swound.

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1667.  Dryden & Dk. Newcastle, Sir M. Mar-all, III. ii. Pray your Lordship keep her from swebbing.

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1674.  Ray, N. C. Words, 47. To Sweb, to swoon.

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1888.  Sheffield Gloss.

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