Swamp

swmnp, n. wet, spongy land low ground filled with water.—v.t. to sink in, or as in a swamp to overset, or cause to with water, as a fioat. [Closely conn, with Low Ger. and Scam] svamp, winch, with A S. s:vamm and Ger v.hwamm, signify' sponge and mushroom all from the loot of Swim.]