English Explanatory Dictionary

Switzer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A native or inhabitant of Switzerland, a Swiss person.
  2. A Swiss Guard.
name
  1. A surname.

Pronunciation

/ˈswɪtsɚ/ /ˈswaɪtsɚ/

Word forms

Switzer Switzers

Etymology

From early New High German Schwytzer (modern High German Schweizer) "a Swiss person", especially "a Swiss soldier or mercenary", a designation adopted in the 16th century, ultimately from the toponym Swīz "Schwyz". More at Swiss.

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