v. Obs. [OE. forswǽlan, f. FOR- pref.1 + swǽlan: see SWEAL.] trans. To burn up.

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c. 1000.  Ælfric, Hom., II. 494. We sind mid liȝum forswælede.

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c. 1205.  Lay. 16228.

        Al hit for-swælde
þat þer inne wunede.

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c. 1425.  Eng. Conquest Irel., xxiv. 58. Out of þe Este shal come a fyr bernynge, & shal Irlond al about for-swely.

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