Swede

[ sweed ]

/ swid /

noun

a native or inhabitant of Sweden.

(lowercase)Chiefly British. a rutabaga.

Origin of Swede

1580–90; <Middle Dutch or Middle Low German; cognate with German Schwede; compare Old English Swēon (plural), Old Norse Svēar, Svīar,Medieval Latin Suiōnes

Words nearby Swede

sweat sock, sweat suit, sweatweed, sweaty, Swed., Swede, Sweden, Swedenborg, Swedenborgian, Swedenborgianism, swedger

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Example sentences from the Web for Swede

The Swede called the young Dane “a genius,” and labeled his film “a masterpiece.”
Denmark Has a Riveting New Drama Starring Mads Mikkelsen|Marlow Stern|July 14, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The average American, he said, is much worse off than the average Swede.
America Really Is Exceptional|Megan McArdle|September 26, 2012|DAILY BEAST
This is also true the other way, by the way; the average Swede would not be happy living in America.
America Really Is Exceptional|Megan McArdle|September 26, 2012|DAILY BEAST
With those four words, the towering Swede, Dolph Lundgren, achieved film immortality.
Dolph Lundgren’s Wild Ride: From Fulbright Scholar to ‘The Expendables 2’|Marlow Stern|August 17, 2012|DAILY BEAST

An inexperienced 32-year-old Swede volunteered, and saved thousands.
Raoul Wallenberg’s World War II Heroism a Lesson for World Doing Nothing About Syria|Kati Marton|March 15, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Moreover, the big Swede knew perfectly well that she was coming and expected.
The Peace of Roaring River|George van Schaick
A lithe figure in a gray habit and a broad-brimmed hat, fair as a Swede, but with dark eyes and heavy lashes.
Mr. Isaacs|F. Marion Crawford
The Swede continued to drink raw whiskey, meanwhile babbling at the barkeeper and trying to induce him to indulge in potations.
The Monster and Other Stories|Stephen Crane
There was a cold gleam of audaciousness in the Swede's eyes.
Atlantis|Gerhart Hauptmann
The Swede recognized the meaning of this; she looked at him quickly with parted lips and her hand extended.
Dorothy and other Italian Stories|Constance Fenimore Woolson

British Dictionary definitions for Swede (1 of 2)

swede

/ (swiːd) /

noun

a Eurasian plant, Brassica napus (or B. napobrassica), cultivated for its bulbous edible root, which is used as a vegetable and as cattle fodder: family Brassicaceae (crucifers)

the root of this plant

NZ a slang word for head (def. 1)

Also called (for senses 1, 2): Swedish turnip, (US and Canadian) rutabaga

Word Origin for swede

C19: so called after being introduced into Scotland from Sweden in the 18th century

British Dictionary definitions for Swede (2 of 2)

Swede

/ (swiːd) /

noun

a native, citizen, or inhabitant of Sweden

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单词	swede
释义	Swede [ sweed ] / swid / noun a native or inhabitant of Sweden. (lowercase)Chiefly British. a rutabaga. Origin of Swede 1580–90; <Middle Dutch or Middle Low German; cognate with German Schwede; compare Old English Swēon (plural), Old Norse Svēar, Svīar,Medieval Latin Suiōnes Words nearby Swede sweat sock, sweat suit, sweatweed, sweaty, Swed., Swede, Sweden, Swedenborg, Swedenborgian, Swedenborgianism, swedger Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for Swede The Swede called the young Dane “a genius,” and labeled his film “a masterpiece.” Denmark Has a Riveting New Drama Starring Mads Mikkelsen\|Marlow Stern\|July 14, 2013\|DAILY BEAST The average American, he said, is much worse off than the average Swede. America Really Is Exceptional\|Megan McArdle\|September 26, 2012\|DAILY BEAST This is also true the other way, by the way; the average Swede would not be happy living in America. America Really Is Exceptional\|Megan McArdle\|September 26, 2012\|DAILY BEAST With those four words, the towering Swede, Dolph Lundgren, achieved film immortality. Dolph Lundgren’s Wild Ride: From Fulbright Scholar to ‘The Expendables 2’\|Marlow Stern\|August 17, 2012\|DAILY BEAST An inexperienced 32-year-old Swede volunteered, and saved thousands. Raoul Wallenberg’s World War II Heroism a Lesson for World Doing Nothing About Syria\|Kati Marton\|March 15, 2012\|DAILY BEAST Moreover, the big Swede knew perfectly well that she was coming and expected. The Peace of Roaring River\|George van Schaick A lithe figure in a gray habit and a broad-brimmed hat, fair as a Swede, but with dark eyes and heavy lashes. Mr. Isaacs\|F. Marion Crawford The Swede continued to drink raw whiskey, meanwhile babbling at the barkeeper and trying to induce him to indulge in potations. The Monster and Other Stories\|Stephen Crane There was a cold gleam of audaciousness in the Swede's eyes. Atlantis\|Gerhart Hauptmann The Swede recognized the meaning of this; she looked at him quickly with parted lips and her hand extended. Dorothy and other Italian Stories\|Constance Fenimore Woolson British Dictionary definitions for Swede (1 of 2) swede / (swiːd) / noun a Eurasian plant, Brassica napus (or B. napobrassica), cultivated for its bulbous edible root, which is used as a vegetable and as cattle fodder: family Brassicaceae (crucifers) the root of this plant NZ a slang word for head (def. 1) Also called (for senses 1, 2): Swedish turnip, (US and Canadian) rutabaga Word Origin for swede C19: so called after being introduced into Scotland from Sweden in the 18th century British Dictionary definitions for Swede (2 of 2) Swede / (swiːd) / noun a native, citizen, or inhabitant of Sweden Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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