Definitions for Suevian

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Suevian Sue·vi·an

Spelling: [swey-vee-uh n]

IPA: /ˈsweɪ vi ən/

Suevian is a 7 letter English word.

You can make 178 anagrams from letters in Suevian (aeinsuv).

Definitions for Suevian

noun

1. a member of an ancient Germanic people of uncertain origin, mentioned in the writings of Caesar and Tacitus.
2. a member of a Germanic people that invaded France and Spain in the 5th century a.d.

adjective

1. of or relating to the Suevians.

Origin of Suevian

1610-20; Latin Suēb(ī), Suēv(ī) (of Germanic orig.; compare German Schwaben, Old English Swǣfe) + -ian

Examples for Suevian

The Suevian bands, who were awaiting on the right bank the result of the struggle, plunged back again within their own territory.

The Suevian, however, seemed still to breathe, though he had lost consciousness.

This part of the Suevian nation extends to the most remote recesses of Germany.

The Suevian fell on his knees, gazing fixedly at the ground.

The third in that great march, the Suevian, founds his Spanish realm also and keeps it longer than either.

This portion of the Suevian territory stretches to the centre of Germany.