sweryng

Middle English

Alternative forms

• zueriinge, swerynge, sweringe, suerynge, swering

Etymology

From sweren +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈswɛːrinɡ/

Noun

sweryng (plural swerynges)

1. The admission or reception of an oath or promise.
2. 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.