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swither.

To burn, scorch, singe.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/ˈswɪðə/
  1. To burn, scorch, singe.

    dialectal
  2. To burn slowly, melt (as a candle), sweal

    dialectal
  3. To smart, ache; tingle

    dialectal · figuratively
Where this word comes from

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”).

noun/ˈswɪðə/
  1. A great heat; a scorching, singeing

    countable · dialectal · uncountable
  2. Sweating.

    countable · dialectal · uncountable
Where this word comes from

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”).

verb/ˈswɪðə/
  1. To be indecisive or in a state of confusion; to dither.

    Northern-England · Scotland
  2. To move or swing about.

Where this word comes from

First attested in 1501; of unknown origin.

noun/ˈswɪðə/
  1. A state of indecision or confusion; a panicked state; a flap, fluster, or dither.

    Northern-England · Scotland
Where this word comes from

First attested in 1501; of unknown origin.

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