Associations to the word «Sward»

Wiktionary

SWARD, noun. (uncountable) A layer of earth into which grass has grown; turf; sod.
SWARD, noun. (countable) An expanse of land covered in grass; a lawn or meadow.
SWARD, noun. (obsolete) (UK) (dialect) Skin; covering.

Dictionary definition

SWARD, noun. Surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots.

Wise words

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