Swiss

Swiss
/swis/, adj.
1. of, pertaining to, associated with, or characteristic of Switzerland or its inhabitants.
n.
2. a native or inhabitant of Switzerland.
3. (sometimes l.c.) See Swiss muslin.
4. See Swiss cheese.
[1505-15; < MF suisse < MHG Swiz]

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