Sward: meaning, definitions and examples
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sward
[ swษหrd ]
green grass
Sward is an area of grassy land, especially in a park or garden. It is often well-maintained and lush, providing a picturesque setting for picnics or leisurely strolls.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The sward in the park was so soft and inviting, perfect for a picnic.
- The sward surrounding the castle was meticulously maintained, adding to its charm.
medieval literature
In medieval literature, sward is often used to describe the green grassy fields where knights would engage in jousting tournaments or battles. It symbolizes the idyllic countryside where heroic deeds take place.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The knights rode out onto the sward, ready to prove their bravery in combat.
- The epic poem described the sward where the final battle between good and evil would take place.
Translations
Translations of the word "sward" in other languages:
๐ต๐น espada
๐ฎ๐ณ เคคเคฒเคตเคพเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Schwert
๐ฎ๐ฉ pedang
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะตั
๐ต๐ฑ miecz
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฃ (ใใ)
๐ซ๐ท รฉpรฉe
๐ช๐ธ espada
๐น๐ท kฤฑlฤฑรง
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฒ (geom)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณูู (sayf)
๐จ๐ฟ meฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ meฤ
๐จ๐ณ ๅ (jiร n)
๐ธ๐ฎ meฤ
๐ฎ๐ธ sverรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ าัะปัั
๐ฌ๐ช แฎแแแแ (khmali)
๐ฆ๐ฟ qฤฑlฤฑnc
๐ฒ๐ฝ espada
Etymology
The word 'sward' has its origins in Middle English, coming from the Old English word 'sweard' which means 'skin' or 'rind'. Over time, it evolved to refer to the skin of the Earth, the grassy surface of the land. The use of 'sward' to describe a grassy area can be traced back to the 14th century, when it was commonly used in literature to evoke images of pastoral beauty and tranquility.
See also: sword, swordsman, swordswoman.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #23,963, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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- 23960 escapement
- 23961 specificities
- 23962 topple
- 23963 sward
- 23964 coercing
- 23965 belatedly
- 23966 agronomic
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