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swaðrian

  • verb [ weak ]
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swaðrian, swæðorian; p ode
To retreat, withdraw, subside
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  • Geofon swaðrode . . . geótende gegrind grund eall forswealg,

      Andr. Kmbl. 3169; An. 1587.
  • Hærn eft onwand . . . wædu swæðorodon,

      1066; An. 533.
  • Brimu swaþredon, ðæt ic sǽnæssas geseón mihte,

      Beo. Th. 1145; B. 570.
Similar entries
v. sweðrian.
Linked entries
v.  swæðorian swodrian.
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