Swineherd
[swainhә:d]
Definition
(n.) A keeper of swine.
Typist: Ronald
Examples
- He led the way to the adjoining cell, which, as the reader is apprised, was occupied by Gurth the swineherd. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- And where sleeps Gurth the swineherd? Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- So saying, he stooped over the bed of the recumbent swineherd, and whispered something in his ear in Saxon. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- And the indignant swineherd resumed his sullen silence, which no efforts of the Jester could again induce him to break. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- A cup of wine will do thee no harm, he added, filling and handing to the swineherd a richer drought than Gurth had ever before tasted. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- Let Gurth do thine office, Oswald, said Wamba with his usual effrontery; the swineherd will be a fit usher to the Jew. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- Then hang up Fangs, said Cedric, turning hastily towards the swineherd, if the fault is his, and get thee another dog. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- I am richer, said Gurth, putting them into his pouch, than ever was swineherd or bondsman. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- So saying, he walked through the wood at a great pace, followed by the jester and the swineherd. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- With hasty alacrity Gurth obeyed him, while Wamba and the Jew followed, both wondering at the sudden change in the swineherd's demeanour. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
Typed by Alphonse