Early 17th century; earliest use found in John Florio (1553–1625), author and teacher of languages. Originally from re- + swelling. In later use from reswell + -ing.
Definition of reswelling in US English:
reswelling
nounˌriːˈswɛlɪŋ
rare
The action of reswell; an instance of this.
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in John Florio (1553–1625), author and teacher of languages. Originally from re- + swelling. In later use from reswell + -ing.