swithen

From Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Jump to navigation Jump to search

Middle English

[edit]

Etymology

[edit]

From Old Norse sviðna (to be burned).

Verb

[edit]

swithen (third-person singular simple present switheth, present participle swithinge, first-/third-person singular past indicative swoth, past participle swithen)

  1. to burn, scorch, singe; (ppl. swithinge as adjective: parching, scorching)
    Swiþe min neeres, min hert, with wa. — Northern Verse Psalter, 1400

Descendants

[edit]

References

[edit]
  • Middle English Dictionary