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All's Well That Ends WellAW II.iii.267Although before the solemn priest I have sworn,Although before the solemne Priest I haue sworne,
All's Well That Ends WellAW III.ii.21me. I have wedded her, not bedded her, and sworn to makeme: I haue wedded her, not bedded her, and sworne to make
All's Well That Ends WellAW III.vii.9And what to your sworn counsel I have spokenAnd what to your sworne counsaile I haue spoken,
All's Well That Ends WellAW IV.ii.20.2How have I sworn!How haue I sworne.
All's Well That Ends WellAW IV.ii.71Have the like oaths. He had sworn to marry meHaue the like oathes: He had sworne to marrie me
Antony and CleopatraAC IV.xiv.62‘I am conqueror of myself.' Thou art sworn, Eros,I am Conqueror of my selfe. Thou art sworne Eros,
Antony and CleopatraAC V.ii.198Madam, as thereto sworn, by your command,Madam, as thereto sworne, by your command
As You Like ItAYL I.ii.65and yet was not the knight forsworn.and yet was not the Knight forsworne.
As You Like ItAYL I.ii.73but if you swear by that that is not, you are not forsworn:but if you sweare by that that is not, you are not forsworn:
As You Like ItAYL I.ii.75he never had any; or if he had, he had sworn it awayhe neuer had anie; or if he had, he had sworne it away,
The Comedy of ErrorsCE IV.ii.10And true he swore, though yet forsworn he were. And true he swore, though yet forsworne hee were.
The Comedy of ErrorsCE V.i.212O perjured woman! They are both forsworn.O periur'd woman! They are both forsworne, 
The Comedy of ErrorsCE V.i.260Besides, I will be sworn these ears of mineBesides, I will be sworne these eares of mine, 
CoriolanusCor I.ii.35'Tis sworn between us we shall ever strike'Tis sworne betweene vs, we shall euer strike
CoriolanusCor II.i.137True? I'll be sworn they are true. Where isTrue? Ile be sworne they are true: where is
CoriolanusCor II.iii.95my sworn brother, the people, to earn a dearer estimationmy sworne Brother the people to earne a deerer estimation
CoriolanusCor III.i.141What may be sworn by, both divine and human,What may be sworne by, both Diuine and Humane,
CoriolanusCor IV.iv.12O world, thy slippery turns! Friends now fast sworn,Oh World, thy slippery turnes! Friends now fast sworn,
CoriolanusCor IV.v.164So did I, I'll be sworn. He isSo did I, Ile be sworne: He is
CoriolanusCor V.ii.47You are condemned, our general has sworn you out ofyou are condemn'd, our Generall has sworne you out of
CoriolanusCor V.iii.28Which can make gods forsworn? I melt, and am notWhich can make Gods forsworne? I melt, and am not
CoriolanusCor V.iii.80The thing I have forsworn to grant may neverThe thing I haue forsworne to graunt, may neuer
CoriolanusCor V.iii.195.2I dare be sworn you were!I dare be sworne you were:
CymbelineCym II.iv.125All sworn, and honourable: they induced to steal it?All sworne, and honourable: they induc'd to steale it?
CymbelineCym II.iv.143.2I'll be swornIle be sworne.
HamletHam I.v.112I have sworn 't.I haue sworn't.
HamletHam I.v.147.2We have sworn, my lord, already.We haue sworne my Lord already.
HamletHam III.ii.235'Tis deeply sworn. Sweet, leave me here awhile.'Tis deepely sworne: / Sweet, leaue me heere a while,
Henry IV Part 11H4 II.ii.15that rogue. I have forsworn his company hourly anythat Rogue, I haue forsworne his company hourely any
Henry IV Part 11H4 II.iv.6bass string of humility. Sirrah, I am sworn brother to abase string of humility. Sirra, I am sworn brother to a
Henry IV Part 11H4 II.iv.48O Lord, sir, I'll be sworn upon all the books inO Lord sir, Ile be sworne vpon all the Books in
Henry IV Part 11H4 III.i.57And I'll be sworn I have power to shame him hence.And Ile be sworne, I haue power to shame him hence.
Henry IV Part 11H4 III.iii.29No, I'll be sworn, I make as good use of it asNo, Ile be sworne: I make as good vse of it, as
Henry IV Part 11H4 III.iii.59many a hair, and I'll be sworn my pocket was picked.many a hayre; and Ile be sworne my Pocket was pick'd:
Henry IV Part 11H4 IV.ii.71No, I'll be sworn, unless you call threeNo, Ile be sworne, vnlesse you call three
Henry IV Part 11H4 V.i.71Sworn to us in your younger enterprise.Sworne to vs in yonger enterprize.
Henry IV Part 11H4 V.ii.38By now forswearing that he is forsworn.By now forswearing that he is forsworne,
Henry IV Part 22H4 I.ii.243I have weekly sworn to marry since I perceived the firstI haue weekly sworne to marry, since I perceiu'd the first
Henry IV Part 22H4 III.ii.310been sworn brother to him, and I'll be sworn 'a ne'erbeene sworne Brother to him: and Ile be sworne hee neuer
Henry VH5 II.i.11and we'll be all three sworn brothers to France. Let'tand wee'l bee all three sworne brothers to France: Let't
Henry VH5 II.ii.90And sworn unto the practices of France,And sworne vnto the practises of France
Henry VH5 II.ii.93Than Cambridge is, hath likewise sworn. But O,Then Cambridge is, hath likewise sworne. But O,
Henry VH5 II.ii.106As two yoke-devils sworn to either's purpose,As two yoake diuels sworne to eythers purpose,
Henry VH5 III.ii.44Nym and Bardolph are sworn brothers in filching,Nim and Bardolph are sworne Brothers in filching:
Henry VH5 IV.vii.124dare to challenge this glove, I have sworn to take him adare to challenge this Gloue, I haue sworne to take him a
Henry VH5 IV.viii.12Do you think I'll be forsworn?Doe you thinke Ile be forsworne?
Henry VI Part 11H6 I.i.162Remember, lords, your oaths to Henry sworn,Remember Lords your Oathes to Henry sworne:
Henry VI Part 22H6 III.ii.158A dreadful oath, sworn with a solemn tongue!A dreadfull Oath, sworne with a solemn tongue:
Henry VI Part 22H6 IV.iv.19Lord Say, Jack Cade hath sworn to have thy head.Lord Say, Iacke Cade hath sworne to huae thy head.
Henry VI Part 22H6 V.i.20Against thy oath and true allegiance sworn,Against thy Oath, and true Allegeance sworne,
Henry VI Part 22H6 V.i.179Hast thou not sworn allegiance unto me?Hast thou not sworne Allegeance vnto me?
Henry VI Part 33H6 I.i.251The northern lords that have forsworn thy coloursThe Northerne Lords, that haue forsworne thy Colours,
Henry VI Part 33H6 I.ii.18No; God forbid your grace should be forsworn.No: God forbid your Grace should be forsworne.
Henry VI Part 33H6 III.i.70And we his subjects, sworn in all allegiance,And we his subiects, sworne in all Allegeance,
Henry VI Part 33H6 III.i.78And you were sworn true subjects unto me;And you were sworne true Subiects vnto me:
Henry VI Part 33H6 III.iii.257But I return his sworn and mortal foe;But I returne his sworne and mortall Foe:
Henry VIIIH8 I.ii.165He solemnly had sworn that what he spokeHe sollemnly had sworne, that what he spoke
Henry VIIIH8 I.ii.191Of such a time; being my sworn servant,of such a time, being my sworn seruant,
King Edward IIIE3 I.i.64Thou mayst be sworn true liegeman to our king;Thou mayst be sworne true liegeman to our King,
King Edward IIIE3 II.i.215To make him happy, and that thou hast swornTo make him happy, and that thou hast sworne,
King Edward IIIE3 II.i.350When he hath sworn me by the name of GodWhen he hath sworne me by the name of God,
King Edward IIIE3 II.ii.149Unless you do make good what you have sworn.Vnlesse you do make good what you haue sworne.
King Edward IIIE3 IV.iii.30Hast thou not sworn obedience to thy prince?Hast thou not sworne obedience to thy Prince?
King Edward IIIE3 IV.iii.41How we do swear, and, when we once have sworn,How we do sweare, and when we once haue sworne,
King Edward IIIE3 IV.iv.94Else death himself hath sworn that thou shalt die.Els death himself hath sworne that thou shalt die.
King JohnKJ III.i.62Tell me, thou fellow, is not France forsworn?Tell me thou fellow, is not France forsworne?
King JohnKJ III.i.101Proves valueless. You are forsworn, forsworn!Proues valuelesse: you are forsworne, forsworne,
King JohnKJ III.i.125Been sworn my soldier, bidding me dependBeene sworne my Souldier, bidding me depend
King JohnKJ III.i.231Was deep-sworn faith, peace, amity, true loveWas deepe-sworne faith, peace, amity, true loue
King JohnKJ III.i.245Unswear faith sworn, and on the marriage-bedVn-sweare faith sworne, and on the marriage bed
King JohnKJ III.i.268What since thou sworest is sworn against thyselfWhat since thou sworst, is sworne against thy selfe,
King JohnKJ III.i.270For that which thou hast sworn to do amissFor that which thou hast sworne to doe amisse,
King JohnKJ III.i.280But thou hast sworn against religionBut thou hast sworne against religion:
King JohnKJ III.i.284To swear, swears only not to be forswornTo sweare, sweares onely not to be forsworne,
King JohnKJ III.i.286But thou dost swear only to be forsworn,But thou dost sweare, onely to be forsworne,
King JohnKJ III.i.287And most forsworn to keep what thou dost swear.And most forsworne, to keepe what thou dost sweare,
King JohnKJ IV.i.58.2I have sworn to do it,I haue sworne to do it:
King JohnKJ IV.i.123Yet am I sworn, and I did purpose, boy,Yet am I sworne, and I did purpose, Boy,
King JohnKJ V.iv.16By cutting off your heads. Thus hath he sworn,By cutting off your heads: Thus hath he sworne,
King JohnKJ V.iv.31He is forsworn if e'er those eyes of yoursHe is forsworne, if ere those eyes of yours
King LearKL I.i.245Nothing! I have sworn; I am firm.Nothing, I haue sworne, I am firme.
King LearKL III.iv.79sworn spouse, set not thy sweet heart on proud array.sworne Spouse: set not thy Sweet-heart on proud array.
King LearKL V.i.55To both these sisters have I sworn my love;To both these Sisters haue I sworne my loue:
Love's Labour's LostLLL I.i.16Have sworn for three years' term to live with me,Haue sworne for three yeeres terme, to liue with me:
Love's Labour's LostLLL I.i.22If you are armed to do as sworn to do,If you are arm'd to doe, as sworne to do,
Love's Labour's LostLLL I.i.34So much, dear liege, I have already sworn,So much, deare Liege, I haue already sworne,
Love's Labour's LostLLL I.i.65Or, having sworn too hard-a-keeping oath,Or hauing sworne too hard a keeping oath,
Love's Labour's LostLLL I.i.111No, my good lord, I have sworn to stay with you.No my good Lord, I haue sworn to stay with you.
Love's Labour's LostLLL I.i.114Yet, confident, I'll keep what I have sworn,Yet confident Ile keepe what I haue sworne,
Love's Labour's LostLLL I.i.147Necessity will make us all forswornNecessity will make vs all forsworne
Love's Labour's LostLLL I.i.152I am forsworn on mere ‘ necessity.’I am forsworne on meere necessitie.
Love's Labour's LostLLL I.i.294Which each to other hath so strongly sworn.Which each to other hath so strongly sworne.
Love's Labour's LostLLL I.ii.163which is basest, doth tread. I shall be forsworn, which(which is basest) doth tread. I shall be forsworn (which
Love's Labour's LostLLL II.i.97Hear me, dear lady. I have sworn an oath –Heare me deare Lady, I haue sworne an oath.
Love's Labour's LostLLL II.i.98Our Lady help my lord! He'll be forsworn.Our Lady helpe my Lord, he'll be forsworne.
Love's Labour's LostLLL II.i.104I hear your grace hath sworn out housekeeping.I heare your grace hath sworne out Houseekeeping:
Love's Labour's LostLLL IV.ii.105If love make me forsworn, how shall I swear to love?If Loue make me forsworne, how shall I sweare to loue?
Love's Labour's LostLLL IV.ii.107Though to myself forsworn, to thee I'll faithful prove;Though to my selfe forsworn, to thee Ile faithfull proue.
Love's Labour's LostLLL IV.iii.44Ay me, I am forsworn!Ay me, I am forsworne.
Love's Labour's LostLLL IV.iii.109But, alack, my hand is swornBut alacke my hand is sworne,
Love's Labour's LostLLL IV.iii.114That I am forsworn for thee;That I am forsworne for thee.
Love's Labour's LostLLL IV.iii.217Therefore of all hands must we be forsworn.Therefore of all hands must we be forsworne.
Love's Labour's LostLLL IV.iii.281O, nothing so sure, and thereby all forsworn.O nothing so sure, and thereby all forsworne.
Love's Labour's LostLLL IV.iii.293And abstinence engenders maladies.And abstinence ingenders maladies. / And where that you haue vow'd to studie (Lords) / In that each of you haue forsworne his Booke. / Can you still dreame and pore, and thereon looke. / For when would you my Lord, or you, or you, / Haue found the ground of studies excellence, / Without the beauty of a womans face; / From womens eyes this doctrine I deriue, / They are the Ground, the Bookes, the Achadems, / From whence doth spring the true Promethean fire. / Why, vniuersall plodding poysons vp / The nimble spirits in the arteries, / As motion and long during action tyres / The sinnowy vigour of the trauailer. / Now for not looking on a womans face, / You haue in that forsworne the vse of eyes: / And studie too, the causer of your vow. / For where is any Author in the world, / Teaches such beauty as a womans eye: / Learning is but an adiunct to our selfe, / And where we are, our Learning likewise is. / Then when our selues we see in Ladies eyes, / With our selues. / Doe we not likewise see our learning there?
Love's Labour's LostLLL IV.iii.295And in that vow we have forsworn our books;And in that vow we haue forsworne our Bookes:
Love's Labour's LostLLL IV.iii.332Or, keeping what is sworn, you will prove fools.Or keeping what is sworne, you will proue fooles,
Love's Labour's LostLLL IV.iii.339It is religion to be thus forsworn,It is religion to be thus forsworne.
Love's Labour's LostLLL IV.iii.361Light wenches may prove plagues to men forsworn;Light Wenches may proue plagues to men forsworne,
Love's Labour's LostLLL V.ii.282But will you hear? The King is my love sworn.But will you heare; the King is my loue sworne.
Love's Labour's LostLLL V.ii.471We are again forsworn, in will and error.We are againe forsworne in will and error.
Love's Labour's LostLLL V.ii.709linen. Since when, I'll be sworn, he wore none but aLinnen: since when, Ile be sworne he wore none, but a
Love's Labour's LostLLL V.ii.821Yet swear not, lest ye be forsworn again.Yet sweare not, least ye be forsworne agen.
MacbethMac I.vii.58And dashed the brains out, had I so sworn as youAnd dasht the Braines out, had I so sworne / As you
MacbethMac IV.iii.126Unknown to woman, never was forsworn,Vnknowne to Woman, neuer was forsworne,
Measure for MeasureMM I.iv.9You may, I may not; you are yet unsworn.You may; I may not: you are yet vnsworne:
Measure for MeasureMM II.i.20May in the sworn twelve have a thief or twoMay in the sworne-twelue haue a thiefe, or two
Measure for MeasureMM IV.i.2That so sweetly were forsworn;that so sweetly were forsworne,
Measure for MeasureMM IV.ii.177Were you sworn to the Duke or to the deputy?Were you sworne to the Duke, or to the Deputie?
Measure for MeasureMM V.i.38That Angelo's forsworn, is it not strange?That Angelo's forsworne, is it not strange?
The Merchant of VeniceMV II.ii.84Her name is Margery indeed. I'll be sworn, if thouHer name is Margerie indeede, Ile be sworne if thou
The Merchant of VeniceMV III.ii.11How to choose right, but then I am forsworn.How to choose right, but then I am forsworne,
The Merchant of VeniceMV III.ii.14That I had been forsworn. Beshrew your eyes!That I had beene forsworne: Beshrow your eyes,
The Merchant of VeniceMV III.iii.5I have sworn an oath that I will have my bond.I haue sworne an oath that I will haue my bond:
The Merchant of VeniceMV IV.i.36And by our holy Sabbath have I swornAnd by our holy Sabbath haue I sworne
The Merchant of VeniceMV V.i.172I dare be sworn for him he would not leave itI dare be sworne for him, he would not leaue it,
The Merchant of VeniceMV V.i.301That my Nerissa shall be sworn on isThat my Nerrissa shall be sworne on, is,
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW I.iv.140But notwithstanding, Master Fenton, I'll be sworn on abut notwithstanding (Master Fenton) Ile be sworne on a
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW II.i.56have sworn his disposition would have gone to thehaue sworne his disposition would haue gone to the
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW II.ii.36I'll be sworn,Ile be sworne,
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW II.iii.48sworn of the peace. You have showed yourself a wisesworn of the peace: you haue show'd your selfe a wise
The Merry Wives of WindsorMW III.iii.26Ay, I'll be sworn. My master knows not of yourI, Ile be sworne: my Master knowes not of your
A Midsummer Night's DreamMND II.i.62I have forsworn his bed and company.I haue forsworne his bed and companie.
Much Ado About NothingMA I.i.67a new sworn brother.a new sworne brother.
Much Ado About NothingMA I.i.145forsworn. (To Don John) Let me bid you welcome, myforsworne, let mee bid you welcome, my
Much Ado About NothingMA I.i.182I would scarce trust myself, though I had swornI would scarce trust my selfe, though I had sworne
Much Ado About NothingMA II.i.273though, I'll be sworn, if he be so, his conceit is false.though Ile be sworne, if hee be so, his conceit is false:
Much Ado About NothingMA II.iii.23sworn but love may transform me to an oyster; but I'llsworne, but loue may transforme me to an oyster, but Ile
Much Ado About NothingMA II.iii.118I would have sworn it had, my lord, especiallyI would haue sworne it had, my Lord, especially
Much Ado About NothingMA V.iv.85And I'll be sworn upon't that he loves her,And Ile be sworne vpon't, that he loues her,
OthelloOth III.iii.124I dare be sworn I think that he is honest.I dare be sworne, I thinke that he is honest.
PericlesPer IV.i.1Thy oath remember. Thou hast sworn to do't.Thy oath remember, thou hast sworne to doo't,
PericlesPer IV.i.70The gods are quick of ear, and I am swornthe Gods are quicke of eare, and I am sworne
PericlesPer IV.i.91.2I am sworn,I am sworne
Richard IIR2 I.i.134Neglected my sworn duty in that case.Neglected my sworne duty in that case:
Richard IIR2 II.iii.147The noble Duke hath sworn his coming isThe Noble Duke hath sworne his comming is
Richard IIR2 II.iii.149We all have strongly sworn to give him aid;Wee all haue strongly sworne to giue him ayd,
Richard IIR2 II.iii.166Which I have sworn to weed and pluck away.Which I haue sworne to weed, and plucke away.
Richard IIR2 III.iii.111Comprising all that may be sworn or said,Comprising all that may be sworne, or said,
Richard IIR2 IV.i.52I task the earth to the like, forsworn Aumerle,
Richard IIR2 V.i.20Shows us but this. I am sworn brother, sweet,Shewes vs but this. I am sworne Brother (Sweet)
Richard IIR2 V.ii.39To Bolingbroke are we sworn subjects now,To Bullingbrooke, are we sworne Subiects now,
Richard IIIR3 I.iv.211Whom thou wast sworn to cherish and defend.Whom thou was't sworne to cherish and defend.
Richard IIIR3 III.i.157Well, let them rest. Come hither, Catesby. Thou art swornWell, let them rest: Come hither Catesby, / Thouart sworne
Romeo and JulietRJ I.i.217Then she hath sworn that she will still live chaste?Then she hath sworne, that she will still liue chast?
Romeo and JulietRJ I.i.223She hath forsworn to love; and in that vowShe hath forsworne to loue, and in that vow
Romeo and JulietRJ II.ii.35Or, if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love,Or if thou wilt not, be but sworne my Loue,
Romeo and JulietRJ III.ii.87All forsworn, all naught, all dissemblers.all forsworne, all naught, all dissemblers,
Romeo and JulietRJ III.iii.128Thy dear love sworn but hollow perjury,Thy deare Loue sworne but hollow periurie,
Romeo and JulietRJ III.v.196Trust to't. Bethink you. I'll not be forsworn.Trust too't, bethinke you, Ile not be forsworne
Romeo and JulietRJ III.v.237Is it more sin to wish me thus forsworn,It is more sin to wish me thus forsworne,
The Taming of the ShrewTS IV.ii.35Would all the world but he had quite forsworn!Would all the world but he had quite forsworn
The Taming of the ShrewTS IV.ii.47And have forsworn you with Hortensio.And haue forsworne you with Hortensio.
The Taming of the ShrewTS IV.ii.48Tranio, you jest – but have you both forsworn me?Tranio you iest, but haue you both forsworne mee?
The TempestTem II.ii.126like a duck, I'll be sworn.like a Ducke i'le be sworne.
The TempestTem III.iii.27And I'll be sworn 'tis true. Travellers ne'er did lie,And Ile besworne 'tis true: Trauellers nere did lye,
The TempestTem IV.i.91.1I have forsworn.I haue forsworne.
Timon of AthensTim I.ii.249sworn not to give regard to you. Farewell, and comesworne not to giue regard to you. Farewell, & come
Timon of AthensTim III.v.69He's a sworn rioter; he has a sinHe's a sworne Riotor, he has a sinne
Troilus and CressidaTC I.ii.174I'll be sworn 'tis true; he will weep you anIle be sworne 'tis true, he will weepe you an
Troilus and CressidaTC II.iii.31says thou art a fair corpse, I'll be sworn and swornsayes thou art a faire coarse, Ile be sworne and sworne
Troilus and CressidaTC III.ii.40now to her that you have sworn to me. (To Cressida)now to her, that you haue sworne to me.
Troilus and CressidaTC IV.ii.52I'll be sworn. For my own part, I came in late. WhatIle be sworne: For my owne part I came in late: what
Troilus and CressidaTC IV.v.45.2No, I'll be sworn.No, Ile be sworne.
Troilus and CressidaTC V.i.39An oath that I have sworn. I will not break it.An Oath that I haue sworne. I will not breake it,
Troilus and CressidaTC V.ii.23Foh, foh, come, tell a pin! You are forsworn.Fo, fo, eome tell a pin, you are a forsworne.-----
Troilus and CressidaTC V.ii.62.1You have sworn patience.You haue sworne patience.
Twelfth NightTN I.v.74increasing your folly. Sir Toby will be sworn that I amincreasing your folly: Sir Toby will be sworn that I am
Twelfth NightTN I.v.280I am a gentleman.’ I'll be sworn thou art.I am a Gentleman. Ile be sworne thou art,
Twelfth NightTN III.iv.168usest him, and thy sworn enemy, Andrew Aguecheek. Ifvsest him, & thy sworne enemie, Andrew Ague-cheeke. If
Twelfth NightTN IV.iii.33And having sworn truth, ever will be true.And hauing sworne truth, euer will be true.
The Two Gentlemen of VeronaTG II.vi.1To leave my Julia, shall I be forsworn;To leaue my Iulia; shall I be forsworne?
The Two Gentlemen of VeronaTG II.vi.2To love fair Silvia, shall I be forsworn;To loue faire Siluia; shall I be forsworne?
The Two Gentlemen of VeronaTG II.vi.3To wrong my friend, I shall be much forsworn.To wrong my friend, I shall be much forsworne.
The Two Gentlemen of VeronaTG III.i.212Hath she forsworn me?Hath she forsworne me?
The Two Gentlemen of VeronaTG III.i.214No Valentine, if Silvia have forsworn me.No Valentine, if Siluia haue forsworne me.
The Two Gentlemen of VeronaTG III.ii.4Forsworn my company, and railed at me,Forsworne my company, and rail'd at me,
The Two Gentlemen of VeronaTG IV.ii.10She bids me think how I have been forswornShe bids me thinke how I haue bin forsworne
The Two Gentlemen of VeronaTG IV.iv.29sworn, I have sat in the stocks for puddings he hathsworne I haue sat in the stockes, for puddings he hath
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK III.vi.157.2I have sworn.I have sworne.
The Winter's TaleWT I.ii.167Now my sworn friend, and then mine enemy;Now my sworne Friend, and then mine Enemy;
The Winter's TaleWT I.ii.446.1His execution sworn.his Execution sworne.
The Winter's TaleWT II.i.63And I'll be sworn you would believe my saying,And Ile be sworne you would beleeue my saying,
The Winter's TaleWT II.ii.29.2I dare be sworn.I dare be sworne:
The Winter's TaleWT IV.iv.13To see you so attired, swoon, I think,To see you so attyr'd: sworne I thinke,
The Winter's TaleWT IV.iv.51.1We two have sworn shall come.We two haue sworne shall come.
The Winter's TaleWT IV.iv.304Thou hast sworn my love to be.Thou hast sworne my Loue to be,
The Winter's TaleWT IV.iv.305Thou hast sworn it more to me.Thou hast sworne it more to mee.
The Winter's TaleWT IV.iv.593his sworn brother, a very simple gentleman! I have sold(his sworne brother) a very simple Gentleman. I haue sold

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A Lover's ComplaintLC.180 That's to ye sworn to none was ever said, Thats to ye sworne to none was euer said,
The Passionate PilgrimPP.5.1 If love make me forsworn, how shall I swear to love? IF Loue make me forsworn, how shal I swere to loue?
The Passionate PilgrimPP.5.3 Though to myself forsworn, to thee I'll constant prove; Though to my selfe forsworn, to thee Ile constant proue,
The Passionate PilgrimPP.16.11 But, alas! my hand hath sworn But (alas) my hand hath sworne,
The Rape of LucreceLuc.1849 When they had sworn to this advised doom, When they had sworne to this aduised doome,
SonnetsSonn.66.4 And purest faith unhappily forsworn, And purest faith vnhappily forsworne,
SonnetsSonn.88.4 And prove thee virtuous, though thou art forsworn. And proue thee virtuous, though thou art forsworne:
SonnetsSonn.147.13 For I have sworn thee fair, and thought thee bright, For I haue sworne thee faire, and thought thee bright,
SonnetsSonn.152.1 In loving thee thou know'st I am forsworn, IN louing thee thou know'st I am forsworne,
SonnetsSonn.152.2 But thou art twice forsworn, to me love swearing, But thou art twice forsworne to me loue swearing,
SonnetsSonn.152.9 For I have sworn deep oaths of thy deep kindness, For I haue sworne deepe othes of thy deepe kindnesse:
SonnetsSonn.152.13 For I have sworn thee fair; more perjured I, For I haue sworne thee faire: more periurde eye,
Venus and AdonisVen.726 Lest she should steal a kiss, and die forsworn. Lest she should steale a kisse and die forsworne.

Glossary

 7 result(s).
engagedpledged, bound, sworn
forswornperjured, falsely swearing
professionsolemn vow, sworn declaration
swornbound by an oath of loyalty
sworncompanion-in-arms, devoted friend
swornsworn to secrecy, confirmed by oath
unswornnot subject to vows

Thesaurus

 5 result(s).
declaration, swornprofession
secrecy, sworn tosworn
swornengaged
sworn declarationprofession
sworn to secrecysworn

Themes and Topics

 3 result(s).
Swearing...uctory &lsquo by&rsquo followed by the sworn phrase but there are several other typ...
...ouped below in relation to the entities sworn by no indication is given of frequency...
Thou and you...o viola as cesario formal i’ll be sworn thou art tn i v 280 olivia alone thi...
Frequently Encountered Words (FEW)... [capulet to juliet] i' ll not be forsworn tg ii v 2 [launce to speed] forswear n...
...staff as if alone of poins] i have forsworn his company hourly 3h6 iii ii 153 [ric...
...ng henry] now forswearing that he is forsworn [first instance] ma v i 162 [don pedro...

Words Families

 4 result(s).
Word FamilyWord Family GroupWords
DEEPCOLOURdeep-sworn adj
SWEARBASICsworn adj
SWEARSTATEdeep-sworn adj
UNSWORNBASICsee SWEAR

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