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Sward Cricket Sword Noun Portion Ground Covered Grass

Front sward \SWORD\
Back noun
1. A portion of ground covered with grass.
2. The grassy surface of land.

[From Old English sweard (skin, rind).]

"While one man's six might bring cheers from the crowd, it brings fear for Mike Robins and his neighbours. They live next to the green sward of Alphington Cricket Club." - Neighbours 'Under Siege' From Cricket Club's Hard And High Balls; Express & Echo (Exeter, UK); Aug 5, 2010. 

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