"Switzer" meaning in English

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Proper name

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. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|de|Schwytzer}} German Schwytzer, {{uder|en|de|Schweizer}} German Schweizer Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Switzer
  1. A surname.
    Sense id: en-Switzer-en-name-EMUC1F3L Categories (other): English surnames

Noun

Forms: Switzers [plural]
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. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|de|Schwytzer}} German Schwytzer, {{uder|en|de|Schweizer}} German Schweizer Head templates: {{en-noun}} Switzer (plural Switzers)
  1. A native or inhabitant of Switzerland, a Swiss person. Categories (place): Switzerland
    Sense id: en-Switzer-en-noun-FcOUP3wP
  2. A Swiss Guard. Categories (topical): Demonyms
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Inflected forms

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