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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  • negro noun A dated and now offensive term for a Black person, once in common formal use but now considered outdated and inappropriate.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

  1. adj Having the darkest possible color; reflecting no light.
  2. adj Belonging to or descended from certain ethnic groups, especially of African origin, with dark skin.
  3. adj Without milk or cream, said of coffee or tea.
  4. adj Secret or unofficial, especially relating to government or military operations.
  5. adj Grim, hopeless, or menacing.

dark — full definition

  1. adj Having little or no light.
  2. adj Deep or intense in shade rather than light and bright.
  3. adj Secretive, sinister, or morally troubling.
  4. noun The absence of light; nightfall.

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