† forˈsweal, v. Obs.
[OE. forswǽlan, f. for- prefix1 + swǽlan: see sweal.]
trans. To burn up.
| c 1000 ælfric Hom. II. 494 We sind mid liᵹum for⁓swælede. c 1205 Lay. 16228 Al hit for-swælde Þat þer inne wunede. c 1425 Eng. Conq. Irel. xxiv. 58 A fyr..shal Irlond al about for-swely. |