I. ˈswis 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 often not capitalized : any of various fine sheer fabrics of cotton originally made in Switzerland ; especially : dotted swiss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
II. adjective
Date: 1530
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Switzerland or the Swiss