Sworn

(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 3:38:50

Sworn (?),

p. p. of Swear.

Sworn brothers, originally, companions in arms who took an oath to share together good and bad fortune; hence, faithful friends. -- Sworn enemies, determined or irreconcilable enemies. -- Sworn friends, close friends.

 

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