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Switzer

//ˈswɪtsɚ// name, noun

Definitions

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

Etymology

Etymology 1

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 2

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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