herdsman
Americannoun
PLURAL
herdsmen-
a herder; the keeper of a herd, especially of cattle or sheep.
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Astronomy. Herdsman, the constellation Boötes.
noun
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012Etymology
Origin of herdsman
First recorded in 1595–1605; herd 1 + 's 1 + -man; compare earlier herdman, Middle English hird-man, Old English hyrdemann
Example Sentences
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Police said in a statement that armed herdsmen had attacked Tom Ikimi station at 4 p.m.
From Reuters
Villagers had seen "strange herdsmen" setting up camp near the area in the days before the attacks began.
From Reuters
Violent attacks are common, especially in the north where the Islamic State-backed extremists now collaborate with armed groups of former herdsmen fighting communities over access to water and land.
From Seattle Times
Leroshi and other herdsmen carry weapons and are prepared to fight if attacked by people trying to steal from them.
From Seattle Times
This was followed by a reprisal attack by herdsmen on Wednesday on the village of Gbeji, he said.
From Reuters
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