[f. SWAGE sb.2, v.3 + -ING1.] † a. The making of swages or moldings. b. The use of the swage in shaping metal. Also attrib.

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1688.  R. Holme, Armoury, III. 259/2. Swaging, is to put edges or Threads to the skirts or any part of a Plate.

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1832.  [see SWAGE sb.2 2 b].

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1842.  Civil Engin. & Arch. Jrnl., V. 285/2. This very cold hammering and swaging, as it is termed.

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1880.  R. Grimshaw (title), The History … of Saws of all kinds, with appendices, concerning … Setting, Swaging, Gumming, Filing, etc.

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1884.  B’ham Daily Post, 23 Feb., 2/4. Wireing, Swaging and Wheeling Machines.

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