sward

English

/swɔː(ɹ)d/

noun
Definitions
  • (uncountable) A layer of earth into which grass has grown; turf; sod.
  • (countable) An expanse of land covered in grass; a lawn or meadow.
  • (obsolete) Skin; covering.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English sward inherited from Old English sweard (rind, skin) inherited from Proto-Germanic *swarduz (turf, rind).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*swarduz

Gloss

turf, rind

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