noun

sward

Sward (noun) means Earth which grass has grown into the upper layer of; greensward, sod, turf; (countable) a portion of such earth.

noun

Earth which grass has grown into the upper layer of; greensward, sod, turf; (countable) a portion of such earth.

An expanse of land covered in grass; a lawn or meadow.

The upper layer of the ground, especially when vegetation is growing on it.

The rind of bacon or pork; also, the outer covering or skin of something.

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Etymology

The noun is derived from Middle English swerd, sward (“rind, skin; leather strap; sod, turf”) [and other forms], from Old English sweard (“rind; skin”), from Proto-Germanic *swarduz (“rind; tough skin; turf”); further etymology unknown. The verb is derived from the noun.

Rhymes for sward

ard hard card ward bard lard chard shard

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What is the meaning of sward?

"sward" (noun) means earth which grass has grown into the upper layer of; greensward, sod, turf; (countable) a portion of such earth.

What are the different meanings of sward?

"sward" has 3 main meanings: 1. Earth which grass has grown into the upper layer of; greensward, sod, turf; (countable) a portion of such earth; 2. An expanse of land covered in grass; a lawn or meadow; 3. The upper layer of the ground, especially when vegetation is growing on it.