swathe (v.)youdaoicibaDictYouDict[swathe 词源字典]
"to bind with bandages, swaddle, wrap," Old English swaþian "to swathe, wrap up," from swaðu "track, trace" (see swath). The noun meaning "infant's swaddling bands" was found in Old English as swaþum (dative plural). Related: Swathed; swathing.[swathe etymology, swathe origin, 英语词源]