swart

adjective

ˈswȯrt 

1

a

: swarthy

b

archaic : producing a swarthy complexion

2

: baneful, malignant

swartness noun

Synonyms

• black
• brunet
• brunette
• dark
• swarthy

Examples of swart in a Sentence

in bodice rippers the hero is often a swart man of passion and mystery

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English sweart; akin to Old High German swarz black, Latin sordes dirt

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a