Suevian

[ swey-vee-uhn ]

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

1. of or relating to the Suevians.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Suevian¹

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

Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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

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