forswerian

Old English

verb
Definitions
  • to swear falsely, perjure, forswear; swear away from
  • to commit perjury

Etymology

Prefix from Old English swerian (swear, take an oath of office).

Origin

Old English

swerian

Gloss

swear, take an oath of office

Concept
Semantic Field

Law

Ontological Category

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