sweryng

Middle English

Alternative forms

zueriinge, swerynge, sweringe, suerynge, swering

Etymology

From sweren +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈswɛːrinɡ/

Noun

sweryng (plural swerynges)

The admission or reception of an oath or promise.
Swearing; uttering profanities (especially in oaths)

Descendants

English: swearing

References

“swēring, ger.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2018-12-04.

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