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† Swevian, a. and n. Obs.
[f. med.L. Suēvus, used erron. for Suecus or Suedus Swede n. + -ian.]
a. adj. Swedish.
b. n. A Swede.
1601R. Johnson Kingd. & Commonw. (1603) 129 The Sweuian horsemen are deuided into thirteene companies: Sweueland and Gothland mainetaine eleuen, and Finland two. Ibid. 130 In warring with the Muscouite the Sweuian hath the most aduantage. |
