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suevian

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Sue⋅vi⋅an

  [swey-vee-uhn]
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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.
Origin:
1610–20; < L Suēb(ī), Suēv(ī) (of Gmc orig.; cf. G Schwaben, OE Swǣfe) + -ian
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