forswerian

Old English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From for- + swerian. Cognate with Old Saxon farswerian, Old High German farsweren (German verschwören).

Verb

forswerian

  1. To swear falsely, perjure, forswear; swear away from.
  2. To commit perjury.

Conjugation

Descendants

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