Definitions

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  • noun Northern England, Scotland A portion or amount; the greatest amount or the greater part of anything; a multitude; a great number or quantity.
  • noun Northern England, Scotland The force of a moving object or body in motion; violence.
  • noun Scotland A rush; an impetus; a burden, weight, or force.

Etymologies

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From Middle English sweyght, derivative of Middle English sweiȝen ("to sway"), equivalent to sway +‎ -th.

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