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swarthy

swarth·y [ swáwree ] (comparative swarth·i·er, superlative swarth·i·est)


adjective 
Definition:
 
with dark complexion: having a dark and often weather-beaten complexion

[Late 16th century. Alteration of obsolete swarty<swart]

swar·thi·ly adverb
swar·thi·ness noun
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