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Switzer en · NOUN

Pronunciation

  • /ˈswɪtsɚ/ (General-American)
  • /ˈswaɪtsɚ/ (General-American)

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.

Meanings

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

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Switzer en · PROPN

Pronunciation

  • /ˈswɪtsɚ/ (General-American)
  • /ˈswaɪtsɚ/ (General-American)

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.

Meanings

  1. A surname.