English English Dictionary

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Result for Swelling

Swelling (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Swell

Swelling (n.)

The act of that which swells; as, the swelling of rivers in spring; the swelling of the breast with pride.

Swelling (n.)

A protuberance; a prominence

Swelling (n.)

an unnatural prominence or protuberance; as, a scrofulous swelling.