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swearer

swearer

5.8
A person who makes a formal promise in court or at a ceremony
  • noun
  • /ˈswɛrər/
  • Formal
translation icon : declarante
  • Each swearer affirmed their commitment to tell the truth in court.

Examples

  • The swearer took an oath in court.

  • The swearer must place their hand on the Bible as part of the ceremony.

  • As the swearer, he was required to recite the oath aloud before the judge.

  • Did the swearer sign the affidavit?

  • The judge asked the swearer to raise their right hand before taking the oath.

  • As a swearer in the ceremony, he promised to uphold the law.

  • During the hearing, each swearer made a formal affirmation to tell the truth.

Synonyms

pledger
vsswearer
1 6.5

A person who promises to give money or support a cause

applies to solemn legal or formal oaths rather than promises to give money
vower
vsswearer
9.5

A person who makes a serious promise to act or live in a certain way

is used for promises made especially in formal or legal contexts
Covenanter
vsswearer
9.9

A person who makes or joins a formal agreement, often for religion

centers on a single solemn personal oath rather than joining a collective agreement

Surface Forms

swearer singular
swearers plural

Morphology

swearer = swear (transparent) = swear + er

Clear agent-noun formation from the verb 'swear' meaning 'to take an oath'; 'swearer' = 'person who swears an oath'.

Etymology

The word swearer comes from swear ('to promise by God') and the ending -er ('one who does'), so a swearer is someone who makes a formal oath or promise, especially in court.