swæɡ n. & v. --n. 1 sl. a
the booty carried
off by burglars etc. b
illicit gains. 2 a an
ornamental festoon of flowers etc. b a carved etc.
representation of
this. c
drapery of
similar appearance. 3
Austral. & NZ a traveller's or miner's
bundle of
personal belongings. --v. (swagged, swagging) 1 tr.
arrange (a
curtain etc.) in swags. 2 intr. a
hang heavily. b
sway from side to side. 3 tr.
cause to sway or
sag. [16th
c.: prob. f. Scand.]