Switzer
9.9
An old word for a person from Switzerland often hired as a soldier
- proper noun
- Archaic
:
mercenario suizo (arcaico)
- The Switzer mercenaries were known for their discipline and loyalty in service to foreign kings.
Examples
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The first policy was rejected by the court two years ago in State v. Switzer.
Blog text (11) -
The brave Switzer fought valiantly in the battle, showcasing the skill and courage expected of Swiss mercenaries.
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Throughout history, many a Switzer has gained fame for their prowess in the art of warfare.
Synonyms
mercenary
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8.3
A person who is paid to fight for a foreign army
is an archaic term for someone from Switzerland who fought for pay
Surface Forms
Switzer main
Etymology
Switzer once meant a person from Switzerland and comes from the German word Schweizer meaning 'a Swiss person'; in old times many Swiss worked as hired soldiers, so the word often came to mean a Swiss mercenary.