dial. (eastern). Also swod. [Local variant of SWARD sb. Cf. SWATH(E2.] = SWARD sb. 1, 2.

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c. 1460.  Promp. Parv. (Winch.), 445. Swad, or sward of flesh, coriana.

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1877.  N. W. Linc. Gloss., Swad, Swod … (2) The swarth or skin of bacon…. Swarth, Swath, Sward, Swad, grass-land.

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1895.  Gloss. E. Anglia, s.v., Pork swad = brawn.

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