swineherd

noun

swine·​herd ˈswīn-ˌhərd How to pronounce swineherd (audio)
Synonyms of swineherdnext
: one who tends swine

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An Ithacan swineherd who is loyal to Odysseus even after many have given up on his return. — ABC News, 9 July 2026 Leguizamo, playing Odysseus’ loyal swineherd, went further in his praise for Nolan. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 6 July 2026 Leguizamo plays Odysseus' devoted servant and swineherd Eumaeus. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026 The British filmmaker has assembled an eclectic cast to play the heroes and goddesses, sorceresses and swineherds. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for swineherd

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First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of swineherd was before the 12th century

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“Swineherd.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swineherd. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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swineherd

noun
swine·​herd ˈswīn-ˌhərd How to pronounce swineherd (audio)
: a person who tends swine

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