swot

swot
swot1
swotter, n.
/swot/, v.t. swotted, swotting, n.
swat1.
swot2
/swot/, v., swotted, swotting, n. Brit. Slang.
v.i.
1. to study or work hard.
n.
2. a student who studies assiduously, esp. to the exclusion of other activities or interests; grind.
3. hard study or hard work; concentrated effort.
[1840-50; dial. var. of SWEAT]

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