Where does “swerd” come from?
swerd (Middle English) comes from Old English sweard, from Proto-Germanic swarduz — rind, tough skin; turf.
swerd (Middle English): Alternative form of sword; Alternative form of...
Definitions
- Alternative form of sword; Alternative form of...
Ancestry of “swerd”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Old English | sweard | skin, rind |
| 2 | Proto-Germanic | swarduz | rind, tough skin; turf |
Words derived from “swerd”