Switzer

English

Etymology

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.

Noun

Switzer (plural Switzers)

  1. A native or inhabitant of Switzerland, a Swiss person.
  2. A Swiss Guard.

Proper noun

Switzer

  1. A surname.

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