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swan

1. swan \'swa:n\ n or swans also swan [ME, fr. OE; akin to MHG swan, L 
   sonus sound - more at SOUND pl  often attrib M pl  1: any of various 
   heavy-bodied long-necked mostly pure white aquatic birds  (family Anatidae) 
   related to but larger than the geese that walk awkwardly, fly strongly when 
   once started, and are graceful swimmers 2: a person or thing suggesting a 
   swan because of its grace, whiteness, or  fabled power of melody when dying 
   cap  3: the constellation Cygnus 
2. swan vi or swanned;  or swan.ning : wander idly : DALLY 
3. swan vi or swanned;  or swan.ning [perh. euphemism for swear] dial  : 
   DECLARE, SWEAR