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Switzer
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English
Etymology
From early New High en de Schwytzer (modern High en de Schweizer) "a Swiss person", especially "a Swiss soldier or mercenary", a designation adopted in the 16th century, ultimately from the toponym gmh Swīz "Schwyz". More at en Swiss.
Pronunciation
en /ˈswɪtsɚ/ GenAm
en /ˈswaɪtsɚ/ GenAm
Noun
A native or inhabitant of Switzerland, a Swiss person. en Switzerland
A Swiss Guard.
Proper noun
en.
Anagrams
en eirstwz Wirtzes
en Demonyms