A grassy, green field or lawn, especially one that is thick and well-maintained.
English compound from 'green' plus 'sward' (an Old English word meaning 'skin' or 'grassy surface,' from the idea of grass as Earth's skin); used since at least the 16th century in poetry.
Romantic poets loved the word 'greensward'—it appears in Shakespeare and Milton because it sounds lush and poetic, perfect for describing the pastoral landscapes they idealized!
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