swaru
Old English
Alternative forms
- swearo
- sƿaru – wynn spelling
Etymology
From Proto-Germanic *swarō (“oath, vow”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈswɑ.ru/
Noun
swaru f (nominative plural swara)
- an oath, vow
Declension
Declension of swaru (strong ō-stem)
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | swaru | swara, sware |
| accusative | sware | swara, sware |
| genitive | sware | swara |
| dative | sware | swarum |
Synonyms
- āþ
Derived terms
- andswaru
Related terms
- swerian
Descendants
- Middle English: sware
- Scots: swere, swear
- English: swear (noun)