swear
verb (used without object)
to make a solemn declaration or affirmation by some sacred being or object, as a deity or the Bible.
swearer
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a word derived from
swear.
Example Sentences
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The common swearer is confined to no rank or age in society.
From Talkers With Illustrations by John Bate
In a number of Applebee’s Journal for 1723, some account is given of a certain Abel Boyer, an infamous scribbler and notorious swearer of the day.
From A Cursory History of Swearing by Julian Sharman
This liberality in public sentiment had its evils: since, for example, the politician was not generally the less esteemed for being rather a hard swearer.
From Western Characters or Types of Border Life in the Western States by F.O.C. Darley
A chronic swearer came to be looked upon with disfavour by the community, since the punishment of his transgression fell upon all.
From The Captain of the Polestar by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Old Jube Early, mighty swearer, was proving himself a master of men.
From The Tree of Appomattox by Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander) Altsheler
