ˈswēd noun
( -s )
Etymology: Low German Swede (from Middle Low German Swēde ) or Dutch Zweed, from Middle Dutch Swede; akin to Old English Swēon Swedes, Old Swedish Svēar, Svīar, Old Norse Svīar
1. capitalized
a. : a native or inhabitant of Sweden
b. : a person of Swedish descent
2. or swede turnip sometimes capitalized S
[so called from its having been introduced into Scotland from Sweden]
: rutabaga