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herdsman

noun herds·man \ˈhərdz-mən\

: a person (especially a man) who watches over a herd of cows, sheep, etc.

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: a manager, breeder, or tender of livestock

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noun herds·man \ˈhərdz-mən\

plural herds·men \-mən\

: a person who owns or watches over a flock or herd

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