Swineherd

Pronunciation: /ˈswaɪnˌhɜrd/

Definitions of swineherd

noun A person who tends or herds swine, typically a pig farmer or pig keeper.

Example Sentences

A1 The swineherd takes care of the pigs on the farm.

A2 The swineherd feeds the pigs every morning before sunrise.

B1 The swineherd is responsible for managing the pig population and ensuring their well-being.

B2 The swineherd has been working on the farm for over a decade, gaining expertise in pig farming.

C1 The swineherd's knowledge of breeding techniques has led to increased productivity on the farm.

C2 The swineherd's dedication to his work has earned him recognition as a top pig farmer in the region.

Examples of swineherd in a Sentence

formal The swineherd tended to the pigs on the farm.

informal The swineherd takes care of the pigs around here.

slang The swineherd is always hanging out with the pigs.

figurative She felt like a swineherd trying to manage all the chaos in her life.

Grammatical Forms of swineherd

• plural: swineherds
• comparative: more swineherd
• superlative: most swineherd
• present tense: swineherds
• future tense: will swineherd
• perfect tense: have swineherded
• continuous tense: is swineherding
• singular: swineherd
• positive degree: swineherd
• infinitive: to swineherd
• gerund: swineherding
• participle: swineherding

Origin and Evolution of swineherd

First Known Use: 1000 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'swineherd' originated from Old English, where 'swin' means pig and 'hierde' means herder.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'swineherd' has evolved to refer to someone who tends to and looks after pigs, typically on a farm or in a rural setting.