swash1
v.
- (of water) move with a splashing sound.
- archaic flamboyantly swagger about or wield a sword.
n.
the rush of seawater up the beach after the breaking of a wave.
▸archaic the motion or sound of water washing against something.
Etymology
C16: imitative.
swash2
adj.
Printing denoting an ornamental written or printed character, typically a capital letter.
Etymology
C17: of unknown origin.
