verb
swither
Swither (verb) means to burn, scorch, singe.
verb
1
To burn, scorch, singe.
2
To burn slowly, melt (as a candle), sweal
3
To smart, ache; tingle
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Etymology
From Middle English *swithren, from Old Norse sviðra (“to burn, singe”). Related to Middle English swithen (“to burn, scorch, singe”), from Old Norse svíða (“to burn”).
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What is the meaning of swither?
"swither" (verb) means to burn, scorch, singe.
What are the different meanings of swither?
"swither" has 3 main meanings: 1. To burn, scorch, singe; 2. To burn slowly, melt (as a candle), sweal; 3. To smart, ache; tingle.