† forˈsweal,v.Obs. [OE.forswǽlan, f. for- prefix1 + swǽlan: see sweal.] trans. To burn up. c1000ælfric Hom. II. 494 We sind mid liᵹum for⁓swælede.c1205Lay. 16228 Al hit for-swælde Þat þer inne wunede.c1425Eng. Conq. Irel. xxiv. 58 A fyr..shal Irlond al about for-swely.