[swɒʃ], (Verb)

Definitions:
- (of water or an object in water) move with a splashing sound
(e.g: the water swashed and rippled around the car wheels)

- (of a person) flamboyantly swagger about or wield a sword
(e.g: he swashed about self-confidently)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 16th century (in the sense ‘make a noise like swords clashing or beating on shields’): imitative

[swɒʃ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the rush of seawater up the beach after the breaking of a wave
(e.g: the swash tends to push shingle up the beach)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 16th century (in the sense ‘make a noise like swords clashing or beating on shields’): imitative

[swɒʃ], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- denoting an ornamental written or printed character, typically a capital letter
(e.g: italic swash caps)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 17th century: of unknown origin