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suisse.

Swiss (of, from or relating to Switzerland)

6 characters2 syllables approx.Français language

Meaning & usage

adj/sɥis/

  1. Swiss (of, from or relating to Switzerland)

Where this word comes from

From Suisse. The meaning "guard" is a metonymic reference to the practice of hiring Swiss mercenaries to serve as guards at European courts. The meaning "chipmunk" derives from the rodent's stripes, reminiscent of the striped uniform of the Swiss Guard.

noun/sɥis/

  1. chipmunk

    Quebec · masculine

  2. guard

    masculine

  3. doorman

    archaic · masculine
Where this word comes from

From Suisse. The meaning "guard" is a metonymic reference to the practice of hiring Swiss mercenaries to serve as guards at European courts. The meaning "chipmunk" derives from the rodent's stripes, reminiscent of the striped uniform of the Swiss Guard.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.