He would have liked to leave the banqueting hall at once with a swingeing curse.
"The Complete Historical Romances of Georg Ebers"
Georg Ebers
A wild and disorderly struggle began with swingeing blows on both sides; prayers and psalms mingling with the battle-song of the heathen.
"The Complete Historical Romances of Georg Ebers"
Georg Ebers
With the dregs of her wrath against Mrs. Van Dam stirred afresh by the disciplining of the grandson, Cora perceived and seized the opportunity for a swingeing blow.
"The Henchman"
Mark Lee Luther