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Synonyms

sheepherder

American

[sheep-hur-der] / ˈʃipˌhɜr dər /

noun

shepherd.

Other Word Forms

sheepherding

noun

Etymology

Origin of sheepherder

An Americanism dating back to 1870–75; sheep + herder

Example Sentences

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Sheepherder Joe Shaggy, 25, weathered the blast though several of his woolies froze to death.

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