Schwarz — meaning in English
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English meaning
- black adj Having the darkest possible color; reflecting no light.
- dark adj Having little or no light.
- negro noun A dated and now offensive term for a Black person, once in common formal use but now considered outdated and inappropriate.
- sable noun A small, weasel-like mammal prized for its soft, dark brown fur.
- Schwartz name A surname of German origin, meaning "black."
Senses
Schwarz is used for these senses in English:
- Schwartz A surname from German.
- black (countable, and, uncountable) A black dye or pigment.
- black (countable, chess) The person playing with the black set of pieces.
- cash in hand In a manner receiving direct payment by cash, often without paying tax.
- dark Without moral or spiritual light; sinister, malevolent, malign.
- off the books (colloquial) With regard to income, undeclared for taxes and social insurance purposes, etc.
- sable (tincture) In blazon, of the colour black.
black — full definition
- adj Having the darkest possible color; reflecting no light.
- adj Belonging to or descended from certain ethnic groups, especially of African origin, with dark skin.
- adj Without milk or cream, said of coffee or tea.
- adj Secret or unofficial, especially relating to government or military operations.
- adj Grim, hopeless, or menacing.
dark — full definition
- adj Having little or no light.
- adj Deep or intense in shade rather than light and bright.
- adj Secretive, sinister, or morally troubling.
- noun The absence of light; nightfall.