To be careful to speak properly, especially concerning the avoidance of swear words.
To promise intensely that something is true; to strongly assert.
To take an oath that an assertion is true.
To use offensive, profane, or obscene language.
To be lazy; rest for a short while during working hours.
To administer an oath to (a person).
To take an oath, to promise intensely, solemnly, and/or with legally binding effect.
Dull; lazy; slow.
Top-heavy; too high.
Reluctant; unwilling.
Heavy.
Niggardly.
A swear word.
A lazy time; a short rest during working hours (especially field labour); a siesta.