sweer

adjective

ˈswēr,

ˈswi(ə)r

1

Scottish & dialectal, England : slow, indolent

2

Scottish & dialectal, England : reluctant, loath

Word History

Etymology

Middle English swer, swere, from Old English swǣr, swǣre, literally, heavy

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