"swarty" meaning in English

See swarty in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ˈswɔː(ɹ)ti/ Forms: more swarty [comparative], most swarty [superlative]
Etymology: From swart + -y. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|swart|y}} swart + -y Head templates: {{en-adj}} swarty (comparative more swarty, superlative most swarty)
  1. swarthy; tawny
    Sense id: en-swarty-en-adj-L4P5kHlk Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -y

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