Suevian

[ swey-vee-uhn ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a member of an ancient Germanic people of uncertain origin, mentioned in the writings of Caesar and Tacitus.
a member of a Germanic people that invaded France and Spain in the 5th century a.d.

Origin of Suevian¹

1610–20; < Latin Suēb ( ī ), Suēv ( ī ) (of Germanic originally; compare German Schwaben, Old English Swǣfe ) + -ian

The Suevian, however, seemed still to breathe, though he had lost consciousness.

The Suevian fell on his knees, gazing fixedly at the ground.

The Suevian bands, who were awaiting on the right bank the result of the struggle, plunged back again within their own territory.

This portion of the Suevian territory stretches to the centre of Germany.

The third in that great march, the Suevian, founds his Spanish realm also and keeps it longer than either.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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