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.
Mute swan. The mute swan (Cygnus olor) is a species of swan and a member of the waterfowl family Anatidae. It is native to much of Eurasia, and (as a rare winter visitor) the far north of Africa. It is an introduced species in North America, Australasia and southern Africa. The name 'mute' derives from it being less vocal than other swan species.