Switzer

[ swit-ser ]

noun

1. Swiss ( def 2 ).

Switzer

/ ˈswɪtsə /

noun

1. a less common word for Swiss
2. a member of the Swiss Guard

Word History and Origins

Origin of Switzer¹

1540–50; ≪ Middle High German, equivalent to Swītz Switzerland + -er -er ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of Switzer¹

C16: from Middle High German, from Swīz Switzerland

Example Sentences

His work ethic, contrary to Switzer's endless derision, reflected a savage intensity.

From The Daily Beast

But Switzer, one of college football's finest hacksaw butchers, still knew a good cut of meat.

From The Daily Beast

But the relationship between Switzer and Dupree had soured into outright hate.

From The Daily Beast

Almost immediately, Switzer said that Dupree was out of shape, lazy, lacking in intensity.

From The Daily Beast

Switzer congratulated the effort by publicly criticizing Dupree for being out of shape because he was caught twice from behind.

From The Daily Beast

Then he did what no economic Switzer has probably done before or since—he actually flung away the still burning abomination.

From Project Gutenberg

Switzer says, "the practical and plain method in which he has delivered his precepts, are admirable."

From Project Gutenberg

"You're both mighty lucky that your necks aren't broken," declared Switzer.

From Project Gutenberg

But, father, don't you think that Mr. Switzer and the other policemen ought to have part of it?

From Project Gutenberg

"Gosh, they'll get away sure as thunder," shouted Switzer, as he fired his revolver after the vanishing car.

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