noun
- people who tend or care for swans
Usage: archaic; rare
Examples
- The medieval swanherds guided the royal birds along the river.
- Ancient swanherds were responsible for protecting the valuable waterfowl.
- The castle employed several swanherds to manage the ornamental lake.
- Historical records mention swanherds among the royal household staff.
- Traditional swanherds used special boats to reach the birds’ nesting areas.