swound

1 of 2

noun

ˈswau̇nd

ˈswünd

archaic

: swoon sense 1a

swound

2 of 2

verb

swounded; swounding; swounds

intransitive verb

archaic

: swoon

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Etymology

Noun

Middle English, alteration of swoun swoon, from swounen to swoon

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1530, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of swound was in the 15th century

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“Swound.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swound. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.

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