adv. Diagonally laid, as tiles; ridgewise. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In the form of a cross; across; transversely. Longfellow. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In the manner of fess. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. [ From the sound. Cf. Swash. ]
v. i. To dash; to swash. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.
n. sing. & pl. [ F. Suisse, of German origin. Cf. Switzer. ] A native or inhabitant of Switzerland; a Switzer; the people of Switzerland. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Of or pertaining to Switzerland, or the people of Switzerland. [ 1913 Webster ]