— forswearer , n.
/fawr swair"/ , v. , forswore, forsworn, forswearing .
v.t.
1. to reject or renounce under oath: to forswear an injurious habit.
2. to deny vehemently or under oath.
3. to perjure (oneself).
v.i.
4. to swear falsely; commit perjury.
[ bef. 900; ME forsweren, OE forswerian. See FOR-, SWEAR ]
Syn. 1. abjure, relinquish, forgo, forsake, abandon.