swicol
Old English
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editEtymology
editFrom Proto-Germanic *swikulaz.
Pronunciation
editAdjective
editswicol (superlative swicolost)
- deceitful, false, treacherous
- late 10th century, Ælfric, Lives of Saints
- Hē þancode þā god eallra his gōdnyssa, þæt hē hine ġesċylde wiþ þone swicolan deofol and him siġe forġēaf þurh sōþne ġelēafan.
- Then he thanked God for all of his good deeds, that He protected him against the treacherous devil and gave him victory through the true faith.
- late 10th century, Ælfric, Lives of Saints
Declension
editDeclension of swicol — Strong
Declension of swicol — Weak