SWINGLE

swingle

Noun

  1. An implement used to separate the fibres of flax by beating them; a scutch

Verb

  1. to beat or flog, especially for extracting the fibres from flax stalks; to scutch
  2. To beat off the tops of (weeds) without pulling up the roots.

Verb (etymology 2)

  1. To dangle; to wave hanging.
  2. To swing for pleasure.


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