(a) A bird of the genus Cygnus, esp. the mute swan (C. olor); also, a swan offered as a prize for victory in a wrestling match [quot. a1425 Dial.Reason & A.]; (b) in cpds. & combs.: swan brid, a young……
(a) A swineherd;swon herde; (b) swon imot, swon(es mot, an assembly of the king's swineherds and other forest officials; (c) a laborer; a peasant; (d) a male servant; (e) in surnames; (f) in place……
