This... This is a conversation piece for sure. The word Swarthy clearly means dark skinned and is an old timey word that has lost its usage. But way back in the day I mean Pre Civil War this word was used to describe many men and women. In fact it wasn't an insult but more like distinction device to separate Black people who were of European descent and slaves from Africa. As time has moved on. almost all of the people who were once labeled as swarthy aren't anymore. One reason is because America is so Black and white that knowing this person was swarthy brings up so many questions about our past. I've been looking this up for a few weeks now, and the word means tanned all of a sudden. The mention of dark skin isn't even mentioned anymore. Please do your research on this if you know something I don't feel free to get at me. Enjoy.