sward in Irish
sward in Irish is báinseach — sward means ground where grass has taken root over its surface, forming turf, or a patch of such ground.
sward in Irish
báinseach
(countable) An expanse of land covered in grass; a lawn or meadow.
What does "sward" mean?
- noun Ground where grass has taken root over its surface, forming turf, or a patch of such ground.
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noun An area of grass-covered ground, such as a lawn or meadow.
"Only where George stood was there left a sward as of yore; the great, level, green lawn that served for both the Major's house and his daughter's."
- noun The top layer of soil, particularly where plants are growing in it.
- noun The tough skin left on a piece of bacon or pork, or by extension the outer skin of something else.
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- Only where George stood was there left a sward as of yore; the great, level, green lawn that served for both the Major's house and his daughter's.
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What is "sward" in Irish?
"sward" in Irish is báinseach. sward means: Ground where grass has taken root over its surface, forming turf, or a patch of such ground.
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