Obs. [Of obscure origin; if the root-meaning is ‘swing,’ it is perh. an early form of SWAG v.]
1. intr. To direct a blow, swing.
c. 1400. Destr. Troy, 7430. Þe sun of Theseus … choppit to Ector: With a swyng of his sword swagit on þe prinse.
2. trans. To discharge (a gun or ballista).
c. 1420. ? Lydg., Assembly of Gods, 1038. He gan swage gonnes as he had be woode.
c. 1440. Promp. Parv., 219. Gunnare, or he þat swagythe a gunne, petrarius, mangonalius.
