2. A blow. [Prov. Eng., Scot., & Colloq. U. S.]

Wal"low (?), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Wallowed (?); p. pr. & vb. n.

Wallowing.] [OE. walwen, AS. wealwian; akin to Goth. walwjan (in comp.)

to roll, L. volvere; cf. Skr. val to turn. √147. Cf. Voluble Well, n.]

1. To roll one's self about, as in mire; to tumble and roll about; to

move lazily or heavily in any medium; to flounder; as, swine wallow in

the mire.

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