Sward

n. [A-S. sweard, O. Fries. swarde, L. Ger. swaarde, sware, D. zwoord, Icel. svörðr, Dan. svär, M. H. Ger. swarte, N. H. Ger. schwarte.]

1. The grassy surface of land; that part of the soil which is filled with the roots of grass, forming a kind of mat; turf.
2. Skin; covering. [Prov. Eng.] Halliwell.

Sward-pork, bacon cured in large flitches.