swathe | A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose

Swathe
·noun A bandage; a band; a swath. II. Swathe ·noun To bind with a swathe, band, bandage, or rollers...

Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
swathe
The entire length of a sea-wave. ...

The Sailor's Word-Book
first-swathe
First quality; first chop. A New York word. Nothing'll serve you but a first-swathe mug, about twen...

Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
swathe-bank
a swarth of new-mown grass or corn. N. ...

A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
to cut a swathe
The same as to cut a dash. The expression is generally applied to a person walking who is gaily dre...

Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.