swon (1215)
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swon (1215)

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  FEW: ∅ Gdf: ∅ GdfC: ∅ TL: ∅ DEAF: ∅ DMF: ∅ TLF: ∅ OED:  swon n.  MED:  swon n.  DMLBS: ∅
swoon,  swoun  
ls(loanword: M.E. )
le

Used as a name, the word may also be interpreted as a variant of ME swanne.

s.

1 occupationlivestockname swineherd, one who keeps or tends swine (used as a surname): 
( 1215 )  Ricm. le Swon  swon n.
( 1296-7 )  Henrico le Swoun  swon n.
( 1366 )  Joh. le Swoon  swon n.
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