Swede

Swede may refer to:

  • A resident or citizen of Sweden
  • A member of the Swedish ethnic group
  • Swedes (Germanic tribe), an ancient North Germanic tribe inhabiting parts of modern day Sweden
  • A rutabaga, a yellow fleshed turnip that is referred to as a swede in England, Ireland, Wales, New Zealand and Australia (though known as turnip in Scotland)

Persons with the name Swede:

  • Swede Momsen (1896–1967), nickname of Charles Momsen, American pioneer in submarine rescue
  • George Swede (born 1940), Canadian psychologist, poet and children's writer
  • Puma Swede (born 1976), Swedish porn star
  • Swede Halbrook (1933–1988), American basketball player
  • Swede Hansen (1924–2002), nickname of Andy Hansen, American baseball player
  • Swede Hanson (American football) (1907–1985), nickname of Tom Hanson, American football player
  • Swede Hanson (wrestler) (1933–2002), American professional wrestler
  • Swede Johnston (1910–2002), American football player
  • Swede Knox (born 1948), Canadian hockey player
  • Swede Risberg (1894–1975), American baseball player
  • Swede Savage (1946–1973), American race car driver

Famous quotes containing the word swede:

    The North will at least preserve your flesh for you; Northerners are pale for good and all. There’s very little difference between a dead Swede and a young man who’s had a bad night. But the Colonial is full of maggots the day after he gets off the boat.
    Louis-Ferdinand Céline (1894–1961)