"swoe" meaning in English

See swoe in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: swoes [plural]
Etymology: Blend of sword + hoe; originated as a trademark of Wilkinson Sword. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|sword|hoe}} Blend of sword + hoe Head templates: {{en-noun}} swoe (plural swoes)
  1. A kind of cutting hoe with sharp edges. Wikipedia link: Wilkinson Sword

Inflected forms

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