ˈswēr, ˈswi(ə)r adjective
Etymology: Middle English swer, swere, from Old English swǣr, swǣre, literally, heavy — more at serious
1. Scot & dialect England : slow , indolent
2. Scot & dialect England : reluctant , loath
ˈswēr, ˈswi(ə)r adjective
Etymology: Middle English swer, swere, from Old English swǣr, swǣre, literally, heavy — more at serious
1. Scot & dialect England : slow , indolent
2. Scot & dialect England : reluctant , loath
Webster's New International English Dictionary. Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster. 2012