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swad

noun

Definition of swad

plural -s
obsolete
: bumpkin, lout

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Origin and Etymology of swad

probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Norwegian dialect svadde big stout fellow, sodde slow heavy fellow

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swad

noun \ ˈswäd also -wȯd \

Definition of swad

plural -s
dialectal, England
: pod, shell

Origin and Etymology of swad

perhaps back-formation from 2swaddle

3

swad

noun \ " \

Definition of swad

plural -s
: soldier

Origin and Etymology of swad

probably from 1swad

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swad

noun \ " \

Definition of swad

plural -s
slang
: a group of individuals : bunch
  • a thick swad of plants
  • —Westralian Farmers Co-Operative Gazette

Origin and Etymology of swad

perhaps alteration of 1squad

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