First Known Use: before 12th century
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1shepherd
noun shep·herd \ˈshe-pərd\
: a person whose job is to take care of sheep
Full Definition of SHEPHERD
1
: a person who tends sheep
2
: pastor
3
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Origin of SHEPHERD
Middle English sheepherde, from Old English scēaphyrde, from scēap sheep + hierde herdsman; akin to Old English heord herd
2shepherd
transitive verb
: to guide (someone or something)
Full Definition of SHEPHERD
1
: to tend as a shepherd
2
: to guide or guard in the manner of a shepherd <shepherded the bill through Congress>
First Known Use of SHEPHERD
1790
SHEPHERD Defined for Kids
1shepherd
noun shep·herd \ˈshe-pərd\
Definition of SHEPHERD for Kids
: a person who takes care of and guards a flock of sheep
2shepherd
verb
shep·herdedshep·herd·ing
Definition of SHEPHERD for Kids
1
: to take care of and guard a flock of sheep
2
: to gather, lead, or move in the manner of a shepherd <She shepherded the children across the playground.>
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