swally v, n EDD ~ sb 1. To swallow (P 54-60); a swallow (of drink).
1966 PADDOCK ~ to cause food to pass down one's throat. P 229-66 The throat is so sore I can hardly swalley. 1989 Nfld Qtly lxxxiv (4), 38 Tossing back a drink to toast the many good times proved a little more than some of the old-timers could stand. Silent promises to sell the ['Bullet'] were made and another swally forced back an already beading tear.
