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sweer

Sweer (adj) means Dull; indolent; lazy.

adj
1
Dull; indolent; lazy.
2
Reluctant; unwilling; disinclined.
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Etymology

From Middle English swere, sware, from Old English swǣr, swār (“heavy, of great weight, oppressive, grievous, painful, unpleasant, great, sad, feeling or expressing grief, grave, slow, dull, sluggish, slothful, indolent, inactive from weakness, enfeebled, weak”), from Proto-West Germanic *swār, from Proto-Germanic *swēraz, *swērijaz (“heavy”), from Proto-Indo-European *swer- (“heavy”).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of sweer?

"sweer" (adj) means dull; indolent; lazy.

What are the different meanings of sweer?

"sweer" has 2 main meanings: 1. Dull; indolent; lazy; 2. Reluctant; unwilling; disinclined.

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