for|sworn

for|sworn
for|sworn «fr SWRN, -SWOHRN», adjective, verb.
–adj.
untrue to one's sworn word or promise; perjured.
–v.
the past participle of forswear: »

He has forsworn his bad habits.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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