sweien

Etymology 1
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Verb

 * 1) to resound; to make a sound

Usage notes

 * Not to be confused with, with which it was homophonous by the 13th century.

Etymology 2
Probably from.

Verb

 * 1) to bend or move in a swaying or sweeping way
 * 2)  to move downward; to fall
 * 3)  to move quickly