Old English Dictionary Entry

Swipian

Part of speech: sweopian; Related words: swippan. swipian

Definitions

1 definitions

1 swipian

p. ode To scourge, strike, beat, lash:--Hafaþ hé gyrde lange and ðone feónd sweopaþ, Salm. Kmbl. 185, MS. A.; Sal. 92. Rodor swipode meredeáða mǽst the destroying sea lashed the skies, Cd. Th. 207, 8; Exod. 463. [Icel. svipa to whip; to move swiftly.]

Similar Words

-saca
-sacend
-sacung
-sagol
-sagun

Runic Inscription

ᛋᚹᛁᛈᛁᚪᚾ

Possible runic inscription in Anglo-Saxon futhorc

Abbreviations Used

Works & Authors

Cd.: Codex Diplomaticus Saxonici (Kemble)
Sal.: Psalms of Solomon (OE)
Th.: Thorpe, Benjamin (editor)

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