zwade

Dutch

Etymology

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

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Noun

zwade f (plural zwaden, diminutive zwadetje n)

  1. a large, heavy scythe
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