sward

 

sward (countable and uncountable, plural swards)

1. (uncountable) Earth which grass has grown into the upper layer of; greensward, sod, turf; (countable) a portion of such earth.
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2. (countable) An expanse of land covered in grass; a lawn or meadow.

3. Synonym: field

4. (countable, obsolete) The upper layer of the ground, especially when vegetation is growing on it.
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6. (countable, obsolete except Britain, dialectal) The rind of bacon or pork; also, the outer covering or skin of something.