swolgettan

Old English

Etymology

From unattested *swolg, a term represented by Old Saxon swolga (“whirlpool, abyss”) +‎ -ettan (“-ize”). Compare also Old Norse sylgr (“drink, beverage”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈswol.ɡet.tɑn/, [ˈswoɫ.ɣet.tɑn]

Verb

swolgettan

  1. to take into the throat, gargle
  2. to gulp down, swallow

Conjugation

References

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