A-sweorcan

Old English Dictionary Entry

A-sweorcan

Old English Dictionary Entry

Part of speech: Related words:

Definitions

1 a-sweorcan

p. -swearc, pl. -swurcon ; pp. -sworcen [a, sweorcan to dim, darken] To languish, fail; caligare, elanguere :-- Aswearc úre mód elanguit cor nostrum, Jos. 2, 11. a-sweorcan

Runic Inscription

ᚪ-ᛋᚹᛇᚱᚳᚪᚾ

Possible runic inscription in Anglo-Saxon futhorc

About

Old English Dictionary project aims to provide a comprehensive searchable dictionary for Old English (Anglo-Saxon).

It includes abbreviations, works & authors, and authentic runic inscriptions.

Support

Quick Links

Copyright © 2025 Old English Dictionary
"Fornjóts synir eru á landi komnir"