English Explanatory Dictionary

zwodder

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A dull, drowsy state; stupor

Word forms

zwodder

Etymology

From Middle English swodderen, from Old English swodrian (“to get drowsy, fall asleep”), of uncertain origin. Perhaps a variant of Old English swaþrian (“to withdraw, retreat, subside”). Compare also Middle Dutch swadderen (“to be weary from drinking, stagger”).

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