What is the meaning of Sward?

Earth which grass has grown into the upper layer of; greensward, sod, turf; a portion of such earth.

An expanse of land covered in grass; a lawn or meadow.

The upper layer of the ground, especially when vegetation is growing on it.

The rind of bacon or pork; also, the outer covering or skin of something.

To cover (ground, etc.) with sward.

Of ground, etc.: to be covered with sward; to develop a covering of sward.

A homosexual man.

Sward: a location where grass exists.

Skin, especially that on meat.

Sward: The rind of bacon or pork; also, the outer covering or skin of something.

Source: wiktionary.org