sweren

Etymology 1
From, from , from , from.

Verb

 * 1) to swear, to declare solemnly
 * 2) to swear, to curse

Etymology 2
From, from.

Verb

 * 1) to hurt, to be painful

Descendants

 * Dutch:

Etymology
From, from , from ; a cognate of 🇨🇬, 🇨🇬, 🇨🇬, 🇨🇬, and 🇨🇬.

Verb

 * 1) To swear to do something; to make an oral binding statement.
 * 2) To swear while laying hands on something as confirmation.
 * 3) To swear by using a deity or divinity as witness.
 * 4) To swear to remain truthful, honest and trustworthy.
 * 5) To swear to adhere or remain faithful to a given person.
 * 6)  To give approval or permission by swearing.
 * 7) To give witness in a legal or judicial context.
 * 8) To curse; to utter swearwords (especially as part of a promise)
 * 9) To approve or affirm an oral binding statement.
 * 10) To form a conspiracy or secret pact; to effect covertly.
 * 11) To make a decisive and important statement or claim.
 * 12)  To claim or exclaim; to state.
 * 13)  To lay the foundation for a religion.

Usage notes
Occasional weak forms are also found throughout the Middle English period.

Etymology
From, from.

Verb

 * 1) to swear (an oath)

Etymology
From, from , whence also 🇨🇬, 🇨🇬, 🇨🇬, 🇨🇬. Ultimately from.

Verb

 * 1) to swear