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Sweyn

The English word “Sweyn” has 1 meaning listed here.

proper noun

  1. Sweyn Forkbeard, former king of England and Denmark

Etymology

From Old Norse Sveinn, a name, from Old Norse sveinn (“boy, servant”). Doublet of swain.

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