swither
swither · swithers · swithered · swithering
To burn, scorch, singeTo burn, scorch, singe.
/ˈswɪðə/
Meaning
5 senses(dialectal)To burn, scorch, singe.
(dialectal)To burn slowly, melt (as a candle), sweal
(dialectal, figuratively)To smart, ache; tingle
(Northern England, Scotland)To be indecisive or in a state of confusion; to dither.
To move or swing about.
Origin
From Middle English *swithren, from Old Norse sviðra (“to burn, singe”). Related to MiddleFrom 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”).
First attested in 1501; of unknown origin.
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Forms
swithers, swithering, swithered, switheredLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle