Word of the Day: Sward.

Noun
1. An expanse of short grass.
2. The upper layer of soil, especially when covered with grass.

Example Sentences.
1. "The cottage was situated on a simple sward in the English countryside."
2. "Taylor wanted to clear the sward and plant a vegetable garden instead."
3. "We need a riding mower to take care of a sward this large."

Word Origin.
Old English, early 17th century

"Sward" can easily be mistaken for the word "sword," but the former is a word for a grassy patch of land, and the latter is a blade.