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† ˈswannet Obs. rare.
[f. swan n. + -et1.]
A young swan, cygnet; chiefly applied fig. to a poet (cf. swan n. 2 c).
The reading in the first quot. is doubtful.
c1560in Proc. Archæol. Inst., Lincoln (1850) 308 It is ordeined, that no person shall take any gray swannet or cignettes. 1605Daniel Philotas Epistle 53 Though you haue a Swannet of your owne, Within the bankes of Douen meditates Sweet notes to you. 1612C. Brooke Elegy Pr. Henry viii, In Tagvs then some swannet dip his pen, And of this eaglet-issue, sing the fame. |