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Definition of: swelter
(swel′tər) v.i.
1. To suffer from oppressive heat; perspire from heat.
—v.t.
2. To cause to swelter.
3. Obs. To exude.
—noun Rare A hot, sweltering condition; oppressive humid heat. [Freq. of obs. and dial, swelt be faint, die <OE sweltan die]
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