pl.swans or swan any of several large-bodied, web-footed waterfowl (family Anatidae, esp. genus Cygnus) with a long, graceful neck and, typically, pure white feathers: swans are graceful swimmers and strong fliers
a person who resembles or is thought to resemble a swan in some way; sometimes, specif., a great poet or singer
intransitive verb
Brit., Informal to move slowly or majestically, with a calm, serene air
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intransitive verb
Dialectal to swear: usually in the exclamation , used to express surprise, impatience, etc.
See swan in American Heritage Dictionary 4
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noun
Any of various large aquatic birds of the family Anatidae chiefly of the genera Cygnus and Olor, having webbed feet, a long slender neck, and usually white plumage.