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cowherd

American  
[kou-hurd] / ˈkaʊˌhɜrd /

noun

  1. a person whose occupation is tending and herding cows.

cowherd British  
/ ˈkaʊˌhɜːd /

noun

  1. a person employed to tend cattle

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Etymology

Origin of cowherd

before 1000; Middle English couherde, Old English cūherde; see cow 1 , herd 2

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As popular sports commentator Colin Cowherd said in a viral video this week, the hate is coming from "weird, lonely, insecure men" who "are often misogynistic and resent women."

From Salon • Feb. 2, 2024

As for Herbert, Fox Sports personality Colin Cowherd said last week he received texts from the quarterback indicating that he was “very excited” about having Harbaugh as his coach.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2024

Tom Brady will not begin his foray into broadcasting as the main color commentator for Fox Sports NFL coverage until next year, the former quarterback told FS1 host Colin Cowherd Monday.

From Washington Times • Feb. 7, 2023

Then-Superintendent Jeanette Cowherd said the petition “resulted in the most disruption she has experienced in her nearly 40 years in public education,” according to the court filing.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 19, 2022

“Well, if you take those three stars of your Eagle and forget ’bout others, you get what we call the Cowherd.

From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep

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