zwade

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch swade. Likely related to zwaaien (“to swing”). Cognate to English swathe, related to English sway.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈzʋaː.də/

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• Hyphenation: zwa‧de
• Rhymes: -aːdə

Noun

zwade f (plural zwaden, diminutive zwadetje n)

1. a large, heavy scythe