swing-swang en · ADJ
Meanings
- (archaic) Swinging.
- (archaic) Drawling; sing-song.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more swing-swang | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most swing-swang | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
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swing-swang en · NOUN
Meanings
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(archaic) A complete oscillation.
Thus, in the present case, the air in one second of time makes 512 swing-swangs or vibrations both ways, that is, 1024 simple swings each way, that is, simple vibrations, as the French call them, in one second.
1877, Alexander John Ellis, On the Basis of Music:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| swing-swangs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |