âRobinson was flanked in the dock by two security officers during the 10-minute hearing.â âIt is well lit by two large windows and has as its focal point a marble fireplace flanked by built-in shelving units.â âThese days, he sits in the dock flanked by carts full of binders, which he frequently consults.â
Finally the name, originally as Swayne, but now also recorded with both Swan and Swann, has been found in Ireland since around the 14th century.he first recorded spelling of the family name is believed to be that of Hugo Swan in the pipe rolls of the county of Suffolk in the year 1176. Surnames became necessary when governments introduced personal taxation.
Young swans are known as swanlings or as cygnets, from Greek ÎºÏÎºÎ½Î¿Ï, kÃ½knos and from the Latin word cygnus (swan) and the Old French suffix-et (little). An adult male is a cob, from Middle English cobbe (leader of a group); an adult female is a pen.he largest species, including the mute swan, trumpeter swan, and whooper swan, can reach a length of over 1.5 m (59 in) and weigh over 15 kg (33 lb). Their wingspans can be almost 3 m (9.8 ft). Compared to the closely related geese, they are much larger and have proportionally larger feet and necks.