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  1. 1. p. pr. & vb. n. of Swear Source: opted
  2. 2. a. & n. from Swear, v. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger Source: wordnet
  4. 4. n. a commitment to tell the truth (especially in a court of law); to lie under oath is to become subject to prosecution for perjury Source: wordnet
  5. 5. from Swear, v. Idle swearing is a cursedness. Chaucer. Source: webster
  6. 6. from Swear, v.Idle swearing is a cursedness. Chaucer. Source: adambom
  7. 7. n:100 n profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger n a commitment to tell the truth (especially in a court of law); to lie under oath is to become subject to prosecution for perjury v utter obscenities or profanities v to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true v promise solemnly; take an oath v make a deposition; declare under oath v have confidence or faith in Source: ecdict

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