v. Obs. Also 5 sweethe. [OE. *sweþian (in besweþian), related to swaþian to SWATHE (q.v.).] trans. To swathe.
c. 1440. Pallad. on Husb., IV. 78. And swethe a tender vyne in bondes softe. Ibid., VI. 19. And swethed [v.r. sweethed] hem to geder se, Lest wyndes rude hem breke & ouerthrowe.
