The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Swathe \Swathe\ (sw[=a][th]), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Swathed
   (sw[=a][th]d); p. pr. & vb. n. Swathing.] [OE. swathen, AS.
   swe[eth]ain. See Swath, n., and cf. Swaddle.]
   To bind with a swathe, band, bandage, or rollers.
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         Their children are never swathed or bound about with
         any thing when they are first born.      --Abp. Abbot.
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