Etymology

Switzer

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Today it means: A native or inhabitant of Switzerland, a Swiss person. Full definition →

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  1. German · derived fromSchweizer
  2. German · derived fromSchwytzer
  3. English todaySwitzer

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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