different between oxherd vs swanherd

oxherd

English

Etymology

From Middle English oxherd, oxeherde, oxhurde, oxhyrde, from Old English oxanhirde, oxanhyrde (oxherd), equivalent to ox +? herd. Cognate with German Ochsenhirt (oxherd).

Noun

oxherd (plural oxherds)

  1. One who herds oxen.

Related terms

  • oxherding

Translations

oxherd From the web:

  • what does oxherd mean


swanherd

English

Etymology

1475-85, swan +? herd

Noun

swanherd (plural swanherds)

  1. A person who tends or herds swans; a keeper of swans.

Translations

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swanherd From the web:

  • what does swanherd mean
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