Swan
nounproper nounnouncommon in dialogue
someone connected with the Sydney Swans, as a fan, player, coach, etc.
noun
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someone connected with the Sydney Swans, as a fan, player, coach, etc.
Etymology
From swan, the bird. * (surname): An English nickname from the swan bird.
proper noun
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A surname transferred from the nickname.
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A number of places in the United States: A township and unincorporated community therein, in Noble County, Indiana.
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A number of places in the United States: A minor city in Marion County, Iowa.
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A number of places in the United States: An unincorporated community and township in Taney County, Missouri, named after Swan Creek.
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A number of places in the United States: An unincorporated community in Smith County, Texas.
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A number of places in the United States: An unincorporated community in the town of Frankfort, Marathon County, Wisconsin.
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A number of places in the United States: Other townships, in Illinois, Nebraska and Ohio, listed under Swan Township.
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A local government area in Perth, Western Australia; in full, the City of Swan.
noun
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someone connected with Swansea City Football Club, as a fan, player, coach, etc.
The Swans will doubtless recover, but they will head home this evening knowing that they didn't do themselves justice in a game that means so much to supporters.
Etymology
Clipping of Swansea.
Forms
- plural
- Swans
Swan · someone connected with the Sydney Swans, as a fan, player, coach, etc.
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