English Explanatory Dictionary

Sweeney

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A surname from Irish.
name
  1. The Flying Squad, a branch of the London police service.

Pronunciation

/ˈswiːni/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Sumxr-Sweeney.wav

Word forms

Sweeney Sweeneys Sweany Sweeny Swinney the Sweeney

Etymology

Anglicized form of Irish Ó Suibhne. Compare McSweeney.

Derived words

Swedey
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