swearm
Old English
Alternative forms
- sƿearm
Etymology
From Proto-Germanic *swarmaz, whence also Old High German and Old Saxon swarm, Old Norse svarmr. Ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *swer- (“to buzz, hum”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈswæɑrm/
Declension
Declension of swearm (strong a-stem)
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | swearm | swearmas |
| accusative | swearm | swearmas |
| genitive | swearmes | swearma |
| dative | swearme | swearmum |
Derived terms
- dūstswearm m (“cloud of dust”)
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