1 a a native or national of Sweden. b a person of Swedish descent.
2 (swede) (in full swede turnip) a large yellow-fleshed turnip, Brassica napus, orig. from Sweden.
Etymology: MLG & MDu. Swede, prob. f. ON Sviacutethjoacuteth f. Sviacutear Swedes + thjoacuteth people
Useful english dictionary. 2012.