Old English edit

Etymology edit

From be- +‎ swincan.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /beˈswin.kɑn/, [beˈswiŋ.kɑn]

Verb edit

beswincan

  1. to labour for or at, swink, toil, make with toil

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Descendants edit

  • Middle English: biswinken, beswinken