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noun profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
noun a commitment to tell the truth (especially in a court of law); to lie under oath is to become subject to prosecution for perjury
verb utter obscenities or profanities
originFrom Middle English sweryng; equivalent to swear + -ing.
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