Main Entry: ¹Swiss

Pronunciation: \ˈswis\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle French Suisse, from Middle High German Swīzer, from Swīz Switzerland

Date: 1515

1 plural Swiss a : a native or inhabitant of Switzerland b : one that is of Swiss descent
2 often not capitalized : any of various fine sheer fabrics of cotton originally made in Switzerland; especially : dotted swiss
3 : swiss cheese