Swart

¹ American  

[swawrt] / swɔrt /

noun

1. Charles Robberts 1894–1982, South African statesman: president 1961–67.

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swart ² American  

[swawrt] / swɔrt /

adjective

1. swarthy.

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swart British  

/ swɔːθ, swɔːt /

adjective

1. archaic  swarthy

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Other Word Forms

• swartness noun

Etymology

Origin of swart

before 900; Middle English; Old English sweart black, dark; cognate with German schwarz, Old Norse svartr, Gothic swarts; akin to Latin sordēs filth

Example Sentences

The answer is that a simple and powerful tactic — fear — the “swart gevaar” won over the white electorate.

From Seattle Times

Its purpose is the same: separation from what Afrikaners call the swart gevaar or "black threat."

From Time

The management knew what a charm the tall, fair English girl would exercise over the swart Brazilians, and was glad enough to engage her at her own terms.

From Project Gutenberg

And at night the swart mechanic comes to drown his cark and care, Quaffing ale from pewter tankards, in the master's antique chair.

From Project Gutenberg

As they at last paused, exhausted and laughing over their own exertions, the swart blacksmith stood forth in their midst.

From Project Gutenberg