forswelt

English

verb
Definitions
  • (intransitive) To die.
  • (transitive) To cause to die; kill; slay.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English forswelten inherited from Old English forsweltan (die, disappear) prefix from English swelt.

Origin

English

swelt

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