I. noun
( -s )
Etymology: probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Norwegian dialect svadde big stout fellow, sodde slow heavy fellow
obsolete : bumpkin , lout
II. ˈswäd also -wȯd noun
( -s )
Etymology: perhaps back-formation from swaddle (II)
dialect England : pod , shell
III. noun
( -s )
Etymology: probably from swad (I)
: soldier
IV. noun
( -s )
Etymology: perhaps alteration of squad (I)
slang : a group of individuals : bunch
a thick swad of plants — Westralian Farmers Co-Op. Gazette