sward

Short definition from Wiktionary

Noun

1. 1
   Earth which grass has grown into the upper layer of; greensward, sod, turf; (countable) a portion of such earth.
2. 2
   An expanse of land covered in grass; a lawn or meadow.
3. 3
   The upper layer of the ground, especially when vegetation is growing on it.
4. 4
   The rind of bacon or pork; also, the outer covering or skin of something.
5. 5
   A homosexual man.

Verb

1. 1
   To cover (ground, etc.) with sward.
2. 2
   Of ground, etc.: to be covered with sward; to develop a covering of sward.

Proper noun

1. 1
   A surname.