Suevian

[ swey-vee-uh n ]

/ ˈsweɪ vi ən /

a member of an ancient Germanic people of uncertain origin, mentioned in the writings of Caesar and Tacitus.

a member of a Germanic people that invaded France and Spain in the 5th century a.d.

of or relating to the Suevians.

Origin of Suevian

1610–20; < Latin Suēb(ī), Suēv(ī) (of Germanic orig.; compare German Schwaben, Old English Swǣfe) + -ian

The Suevian, however, seemed still to breathe, though he had lost consciousness.

Quintus Claudius, Volume 2 of 2 |Ernst Eckstein
The Suevian fell on his knees, gazing fixedly at the ground.

Quintus Claudius, Volume 2 of 2 |Ernst Eckstein
This portion of the Suevian territory stretches to the centre of Germany.

The World's Greatest Books -- Vol XX -- Miscellaneous Literature and Index |Various
The third in that great march, the Suevian, founds his Spanish realm also and keeps it longer than either.

The Chief Periods of European History |Edward A. Freeman

This part of the Suevian nation extends to the most remote recesses of Germany.

The Germany and the Agricola of Tacitus |Tacitus