Old English edit

Etymology edit

From Proto-Germanic *swarmaz, whence also Old High German swarm, Old Norse svarmr. Ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *swer- (to buzz, hum).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /swæ͜ɑrm/, [swæ͜ɑrˠm]

Noun edit

swearm m

  1. swarm

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Descendants edit

  • Middle English: swarm