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Switzer.

A native or inhabitant of Switzerland, a Swiss person.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈswɪtsɚ/General-American/ˈswaɪtsɚ/General-American
  1. A native or inhabitant of Switzerland, a Swiss person.

  2. A Swiss Guard.

Where this word comes from

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.

name/ˈswɪtsɚ/General-American/ˈswaɪtsɚ/General-American
  1. A surname.

Where this word comes from

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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