Definition of 'swan'

Noun

1. stately heavy-bodied aquatic bird with very long neck and usually white plumage as adult

Verb

1. to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true; "Before God I swear I am innocent"
      Synonyms: affirm verify assert avow aver swear
2. move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment; "The gypsies roamed the woods"; "roving vagabonds"; "the wandering Jew"; "The cattle roam across the prairie"; "the laborers drift from one town to the next"; "They rolled from town to town"
      Synonyms: roll wander stray tramp roam cast ramble rove range drift vagabond
3. sweep majestically; "Airplanes were swanning over the mountains"

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