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smierwan

to smear, to anoint

Source: Ringe 2014:248
originates from: PNWGmc *smirwijaną 'to smear, to anoint' (smirwijaną > smirwijan > smirwjan > smiorwjan > smierwjan > smierwan)
(source: Ringe 2014:248)
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