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trail herd

American  

noun

  1. a herd of cattle driven along a trail, especially from their home range to market.


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But when the exodus of the cattle to the north was at its height, he went off with a trail herd just like the rest of you.

From A Texas Matchmaker by Adams, Andy

As this would be the first trail herd from Las Palomas, we naturally felt no small pride in the transaction.

From A Texas Matchmaker by Adams, Andy

The trail herd had made good progress through the valley, and Rogers, aided by the Star men, had kept them going.

From 'Drag' Harlan by Seltzer, Charles Alden

Later his old cowboy friend of the roundup arrived on the range with a trail herd of cattle from Texas.

From Valley of Wild Horses by Grey, Zane

"I've followed a trail herd two thousand," grinned Sanderson.

From Square Deal Sanderson by Seltzer, Charles Alden

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