sweorfan

Old English

verb
Definitions
  • to scour, polish, file, rub

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Germanic *swerbaną (rub off, wipe, mop).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*swerbaną

Gloss

rub off, wipe, mop

Concept
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Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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