释义 |
ˈswelty, a. Now dial. Also 6 swealtie, 7 sweltie. [f. swelt v. + -y.] Sweltering, sultry.
1586Warner Alb. Eng. i. iv. (1592) 11 The swealtie Sun..So vehementlie did shine vpon the oosie plashes myerd. 1623tr. Favine's Theat. Hon. iii. iii. 355 The Raynie sweltie heates. 1886S.W. Linc. Gloss., Swelty, close, hot and smothering. |