swear out

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Definitions of swear out words

verb without object swear out to make a solemn declaration or affirmation by some sacred being or object, as a deity or the Bible. 1
verb without object swear out to bind oneself by oath. 1
verb without object swear out to give evidence or make a statement on oath. 1
verb without object swear out to use profane oaths or language: Don't swear in front of the children. 1
verb with object swear out to declare, affirm, attest, etc., by swearing by a deity, some sacred object, etc. 1
verb with object swear out to affirm, assert, or say with solemn earnestness. 1

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English sweren, Old English swerian; cognate with German schwören, Old Norse sverja; akin to Gothic swaran to swear; see answer

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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