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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Swaddle, v. (? f. as Eng. (Yorkshire, etc.) dial. swaddle to twist about, etc. (EDD).) —1681 Colvil Whig's Suppl. (1751) 109.
He … Leaps to his horse, and on he went, To take and give the compliment; While hips excoriat made him swaddle Through all the corners of the saddle
