Definitions
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- adjective of or pertaining to
Swabia - proper noun One of the
Alemannic dialects ofHigh German , spoken in the region ofSwabia . - noun A person from Swabia.
Etymologies
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Examples
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Maximilian in 1499, known as the Swabian War, the bond between
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 9: Laprade-Mass Liturgy 1840-1916 1913
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In the struggle, called the Swabian War between the
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 14: Simony-Tournon 1840-1916 1913
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To enjoy Stuttgart and its environs is to enjoy local Swabian cuisine, wine and history.
Stuttgart, Germany 2011
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Among the offerings here are the tasty maultaschen , a Swabian ravioli, and k ä sesp ä tzle , a local cheese noodle dish.
Stuttgart, Germany 2011
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For a traditional Swabian meal, visit Calwer-Eck-Br ä u, which claims to be the first and smallest microbrewery in Stuttgart.
Stuttgart, Germany 2011
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The Swabian never played at the highest level; only as an amateur for Stuttgart, Victoria Backnang and tiny Southwick while studying in England.
Schalke's 'champions of pain' seek relief against Manchester United 2011
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Recall: it was Ms. Merkel who not so long ago told her supporters that the legendary "Swabian housewife" would know how to advise policy makers, "You cannot live beyond your means in the long run."
The Euro Zone's Road to Recovery Keeps Getting Bumpier Irwin Stelzer 2011
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His name was Ettore Schmitz, changed for publishing purposes to Italo Svevo — standing for the Italian Swabian — and the book, a novel, is called "Zeno's Conscience" (or, in an earlier translation, "The Confessions of Zeno.")
Humor in Hopelessness Joseph Epstein 2010
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His name was Ettore Schmitz, changed for publishing purposes to Italo Svevo — standing for the Italian Swabian — and the book, a novel, is called "Zeno's Conscience" (or, in an earlier translation, "The Confessions of Zeno.")
Humor in Hopelessness Joseph Epstein 2010
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His name was Ettore Schmitz, changed for publishing purposes to Italo Svevo — standing for the Italian Swabian — and the book, a novel, is called "Zeno's Conscience" (or, in an earlier translation, "The Confessions of Zeno.")
Humor in Hopelessness Joseph Epstein 2010
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Einstein referred to himself as 'The valiant Swabian'
- sources, Oct 31,13 Science Friday. Other sources New Yorker.
November 2, 2013