swere

Middle English

Etymology 1

From Old English swerian.

Verb

swere

  1. Alternative form of sweren

Etymology 2

From Old English swaru.

Noun

swere

  1. Alternative form of sware

Etymology 3

From Old English swǣr, swār, from Proto-Germanic *swēraz (“heavy”).

Alternative forms

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /swɛːr/, /swaːr/

Adjective

swere (rare)

  1. Weighing a large amount; hefty or heavy.
  2. Tired, slovenly, indolent.
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