herdsman
noun
a herder; the keeper of a herd, especially of cattle or sheep.
herdsmen
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pluralof herdsman.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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A sly nod the raw cloves rubbed on toast by the Catalan herdsmen who stake claim to the dish’s origins.
From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2025
New study by ICTA-UAB and the University of Cádiz reveals that the first farmers and herdsmen settled in Andalusia collected and consumed shellfish throughout the year, especially in winter.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 15, 2024
He said it was a "stark and salutary lesson to herdsmen", adding: "It was a tragedy that could and should have been avoided."
From BBC ● Dec. 15, 2023
Bavarian herdsmen prepare their clothes before they drive their beasts during the return of the cattle from the summer pastures in the mountains near Oberstdorf, Germany.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 14, 2023
Then he called Telemakhos to his side and the two herdsmen.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
