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SWALLOW-TAILED

\swˈɒlə͡ʊtˈe͡ɪld], \swˈɒlə‍ʊtˈe‍ɪld], \s_w_ˈɒ_l_əʊ_t_ˈeɪ_l_d]\

Definitions of SWALLOW-TAILED

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Having a tail like that of a swallow; hence, like a swallow's tail in form; having narrow and tapering or pointed skirts; as, a swallow-tailed coat.
United by dovetailing; dovetailed.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

Narrowing towards the end.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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