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  1. p. pr. & vb. n. of Swash
  2. a. Swaggering; hectoring.
  3. a. Resounding; crushing.
  4. 1. Swaggering; hectoring. "A swashing and martial outside." Shak. 2. Resounding; crushing. "Swashing blow." Shak.
  5. v make violent, noisy movements v dash a liquid upon or against v show off v act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner