SWEDE


Meaning of SWEDE in English

/sweed/ , n.

1. a native or inhabitant of Sweden.

2. ( l.c. ) Chiefly Brit. a rutabaga.

[ 1580-90; Schwede; cf. OE Sweon (pl.), ON Svear, Sviar, ML Suiones ]

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