swanherd

[ swon-hurd ]

noun

1. a person who tends swans. swan.

swanherd

/ ˈswɒnˌhɜːd /

noun

1. a person who herds swans

Word History and Origins

Origin of swanherd¹

First recorded in 1475–85; swan ¹ + herd ²

Example Sentences

Swanherd Dave Wheeler said Abbotsbury was the only place the study could be done without disturbing the birds.

From BBC

Ricky helped chief swanherd Dave Wheeler put an identifying leg ring on one bird - and then they weighed the swan.

From Children's BBC

Head swanherd Dave Wheeler, who's built about 150 triangle-shaped nests this year, said: "Building the nests and seeing the adult swans preparing for their young is magical, and a definite sign spring is finally here."

From Children's BBC

In the infield, three lakes in tiers gurgled at one another by means of connecting waterfalls, squadrons of swans were kept in line by a female swanherd dressed in yellow satin.

From Time Magazine Archive

QUEEN'S swanherd and the officials of the Dyers' and Vintners' Companies arrived at Windsor yesterday on their annual 'swan-upping' visit, for the purpose of marking or 'nicking' the swans and cygnets belonging to HER MAJESTY, and the Companies interested in the preservation of the birds that haunt the stream between London and Henley.

From Project Gutenberg