sweeny

Also swin·ney

[swee-nee]

noun

Veterinary Pathology.

1. atrophy of the shoulder muscles in horses.

sweeny

/ ˈswiːnɪ /

noun

1. vet science a wasting of the shoulder muscles of a horse, esp as the result of a nerve injury

Word History and Origins

Origin of sweeny¹

An Americanism first recorded in 1820–30; compare dialectal German Schweine, Pennsylvania Dutch Schwinne “atrophy,” Old English swindan “to pine away, disappear”

Word History and Origins

Origin of sweeny¹

C19: probably from German dialect Schweine emaciation, atrophy

Example Sentences

His compatriot Harry Sweeny attacked over the day's penultimate climb and went clear of Jordan Jegat with 54km to go, but the EF Education-EasyPost rider was caught on the first slopes of the final ascent.

From BBC

Created by Craig Sweeny, who wrote for “Elementary,” “Watson” moves Holmes’ almost-as-famous physician friend into the spotlight.

From Los Angeles Times

Said Sweeny: “In writing a medical show, I’m going to task the actor with swimming in an ocean of medical jargon. It takes a commitment. With this show, we’re committed to getting the science right with every medical twist and turn. Correct science has a lot of syllables. Morris is as committed to getting it right on his end as we are in the writing.”

From Los Angeles Times

Sweeny, who was an executive producer on “Elementary,” said Chestnut was one of the actors he was thinking about when he was writing the pilot for “Watson”: “It was because of his empathy and intelligence. Everybody in the industry has nothing but glowing words for Morris as a person. He is one of the kindest and most respectful people I’ve ever worked with, as well as a great leader.”

From Los Angeles Times

Chestnut, who is also an executive producer of “Watson,” was immediately excited when first presented with the pilot script from showrunner Craig Sweeny.

From Los Angeles Times