forswear
|for-swear|
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/fɔrˈswɛr/
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/fɔːˈsweə/
renounce under oath
Etymology
Etymology Information
'forswear' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'forswerian,' where 'for-' meant 'completely' and 'swerian' meant 'to swear.'
Historical Evolution
'forswerian' transformed into the Middle English word 'forsweren,' and eventually became the modern English word 'forswear.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to swear falsely,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to renounce under oath.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to renounce or reject something under oath.
He forswore his allegiance to the king.
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Verb 2
to commit perjury; to swear falsely.
She was accused of forswearing in court.
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Last updated: 2025/04/04 23:16