swinney
noun
swinney
American
[swin-ee]
/ ˈswɪn i /
noun
Veterinary Pathology.
Swinney
British
/ ˈswɪnɪ /
noun
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He felt of her muscles, and carefully scrutinized her for swelling or swinney or splint or spavin or thoroughpin.
From Vandemark's Folly by Quick, Herbert
Before the police major incident was declared, First Minister John Swinney told BBC Scotland News he was keeping the fire "under very close review" and was speaking to the fire service as things develop.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Scotland's first minister John Swinney said it was a "win on both sides of the Atlantic".
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Swinney said Burnham's stated desire to devolve further powers around the UK was something he welcomed.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
Prime Minister Andy Burnham, Scotland's First Minister John Swinney and First Minister of Wales Rhun ap Iorwerth were among the dignitaries in the royal box for a show that lasted two hours and 20 minutes.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
Birmingham: printed by M. Swinney; for G. G. J. Robinson, . . . and R. Faulder, . . . m.dcc.lxxxvii. 4to, calf, gilt back.
From A Catalogue of Books in English Later than 1700 (Vol 1 of 3) Forming a portion of the library of Robert Hoe by Various
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