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manswerian

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Old English

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Etymology

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From Proto-Germanic *mainaswarjaną. Equivalent to mān +‎ swerian.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈmɑːnˌswer.jɑn/, [ˈmɑːnˌswerˠ.jɑn]

Verb

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mānswerian

  1. to commit perjury, swear a false oath

Conjugation

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Synonyms

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Descendants

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  • Middle English: mansweren

See also

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