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Etymology of the English word swear

the English word swear

derived from the Proto-Germanic root *swarjanan

derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *swer-

Derivations in English

outswear, swearword, forswear, forsworn, swearing

Cognates

Dutch zweren, German schwären, German schwören, Icelandic sverja, Swedish svära

Usage

Word found in Modern English

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