What is to beat the air, or ply the wings, with a sweeping motion or noise; to flap called?
swap — To beat the air, or ply the wings, with a sweeping motion or noise; to flap. (Webster's 1913.)
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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