forswerian

Etymology
From. Cognate with 🇨🇬, 🇨🇬. Equivalent to.

Verb

 * 1) to commit perjury, swear a false oath

Usage notes

 * Like Modern English "to perjure," often used : Ġif hwelċ lǣwede mann hine forswerie, fæste fēower ġēar ("If a layman perjures himself, he must fast for four years").