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noun
1.
a member of an ancient Germanic people of uncertain origin, mentioned in the writings of Caesar and Tacitus.
2.
a member of a Germanic people that invaded France and Spain in the 5th century a.d.
adjective
3.
of or pertaining to the Suevians.
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Suevian
is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
| a gadget; dingus; thingumbob. |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
Origin:
1610–20; < Latin Suēb(ī), Suēv(ī) (of Germanic orig.; compare German Schwaben, Old English Swǣfe) + -ian
1610–20; < Latin Suēb(ī), Suēv(ī) (of Germanic orig.; compare German Schwaben, Old English Swǣfe) + -ian
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