Switzer
[swit-ser]
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Origin of Switzer
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Contemporary Examples
His work ethic, contrary to Switzer's endless derision, reflected a savage intensity.
But Switzer, one of college football's finest hacksaw butchers, still knew a good cut of meat.
But the relationship between Switzer and Dupree had soured into outright hate.
Almost immediately, Switzer said that Dupree was out of shape, lazy, lacking in intensity.
Switzer congratulated the effort by publicly criticizing Dupree for being out of shape because he was caught twice from behind.
Historical Examples
But take this advice: say nothing till we have consulted Switzer.
Cato gives orders for the asparagus, and Switzer for the hot-beds.
"I didn't haf no idea like dot myself," confessed Mr. Switzer.
The Moving Picture Girls SnowboundLaura Lee Hope
You can thank Mr. Switzer for saving you a lot of trouble, Mr. Sneed.
The Moving Picture Girls SnowboundLaura Lee Hope
Patrolman Switzer looked then where she pointed, and could scarce believe his eyes.
The Life of the PartyIrvin Shrewsbury Cobb
Switzer
- a less common word for Swiss
- a member of the Swiss Guard
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Word Origin
C16: from Middle High German, from Swīz Switzerland
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