suisse

Meaning

Adj

Swiss (of, from or relating to Switzerland)

Noun

1. chipmunk
2. guard
3. doorman

Concepts

Swiss

chipmunk

swiss

beadle

Switzerland

Chipmunk

Pronounced as (IPA)

/sɥis/

Etymology

From Suisse. The meaning "guard" is a metonymic reference to the practice of hiring Swiss mercenaries to serve as guards at European courts. The meaning "chipmunk" derives from the rodent's stripes, reminiscent of the striped uniform of the Swiss Guard.

Sentences

Parmi ses héritiers , figure Patrimoine suisse qui reçoit de lui une somme importante .

Among his heirs is Swiss Heritage, which receives a large sum from him.

Ce grade correspond au plus haut grade de l'armée suisse en temps de paix .

This rank corresponds to the highest rank of the Swiss army in peacetime.

Russel Coutts et Brad Butterworth ont rejoint le syndicat suisse Alinghi.

Russel Coutts and Brad Butterworth joined the Swiss union Alinghi.