outswear

[ out-swair ]

verb (used with object)

, out·swore or (Archaic) out·sware; out·sworn; out·swear·ing.

1. to outdo in swearing.

Word History and Origins

Origin of outswear¹

First recorded in 1580–90; out- + swear

Example Sentences

The second day to Frank Wathers—who could almost outswear the world.

From Project Gutenberg

At ten he could drink as much liquor as Nancy herself, and outswear the ablest lawyer in the town.

From Project Gutenberg