Swede

Swede
/sweed/, n.
1. a native or inhabitant of Sweden.
2. (l.c.) Chiefly Brit. a rutabaga.
[1580-90; < MD or MLG; c. G Schwede; cf. OE Sweon (pl.), ON Svear, Sviar, ML Suiones]

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