SWANKIE

Etymology 1

Noun

swankie (plural swankies)

(Scotland) An active and clever young fellow.

Etymology 2

Noun

swankie (uncountable)

(obsolete) Poor thin beer or any sloppy drink, even sweetened water and vinegar.

Source: Wiktionary


Swank"ie, Swank"y, n. Etym: [Cf. G. schwank flexible, pliant.]

Definition: An active and clever young fellow. [Scot.] Sir W. Scott.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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