swape

noun

ˈswāp

plural -s

1

dialectal, England : a pole or bar used as a lever or swivel

2

dialectal, England : a long steering oar used by keelmen on the Tyne

Word History

Etymology

Middle English swaipe lever, swivel, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse sveipr fold, sveipa to sweep, swoop

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