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Herder

A herdsman.

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Narrower term 5

Goatherd 76% connected

One who tends goats.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Herdsman 76% connected

The owner or keeper of a herd or of herds; one employed in tending a herd of cattle.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Herdswoman 76% connected

A woman who tends a herd.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Shepherd 76% connected

A man employed in tending, feeding, and guarding sheep, esp. a flock grazing at large.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Swineherd 76% connected

A keeper of swine.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Broader term 1

Hand 76% connected

That part of the fore limb below the forearm or wrist in man and monkeys, and the corresponding part in many other animals; manus; paw. See Manus.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Synonym 1

Drover 92% connected

One who drives cattle or sheep to market; one who makes it his business to purchase cattle, and drive them to market.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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