\Swarth"y\, a. [Compar. {Swarthier}; superl. {Swarthiest}.] [See {Swart}, a.] Being of a dark hue or dusky complexion; tawny; swart; as, swarthy faces. ``A swarthy Ethiope.'' --Shak. Their swarthy hosts would darken all our plains. --Addison.
\Swarth"y\, v. t. To make swarthy. [Obs.] --Cowley.