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Meaning & History
A portmanteau of the Latin words suadeo and canis meaning "persuade" and "dog" respectively. Suadeo can also be used to mean "weapon", which explains the family's crest, which displays an armored gauntlet wielding a sword and a dog climbing a set of stairs. The family's motto is fortis et fidelis, meaning "strong and loyal", in reference to the sword and dog.