De Swaen

De Swaen (Dutch for "The Swan") is a historical windmill name, most often associated with oil mills in the Netherlands. Many windmills throughout the country have borne this name over the centuries. The name often signifies a mill dedicated to processing oilseeds, typically flax or rapeseed, through crushing and pressing. The "swan" imagery often represents purity, grace, and efficiency – desirable qualities for the production of high-quality oil. Notably, the name may appear with various spellings and capitalization within historical records, including "De Zwaan". The windmills with this name can often be found near areas where oilseed crops were cultivated.