Definition of swig

• v. t. - To drink in long draughts; to gulp; as, to swig cider.
• v. t. - To suck.
• n. - A long draught.
• n. - A tackle with ropes which are not parallel.
• n. - A beverage consisting of warm beer flavored with spices, lemon, etc.
• v. t. - To castrate, as a ram, by binding the testicles tightly with a string, so that they mortify and slough off.
• v. t. - To pull upon (a tackle) by throwing the weight of the body upon the fall between the block and a cleat.