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Shepherd

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

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Drover 76% 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 0% interchangeable

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Guard 76% connected

To protect from danger; to secure against surprise, attack, or injury; to keep in safety; to defend; to shelter; to shield from surprise or attack; t…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Herder 76% connected

A herdsman.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Reverend 76% connected

Worthy of reverence; entitled to respect mingled with fear and affection; venerable.

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Tend 76% connected

To make a tender of; to offer or tender.

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Ward 76% connected

The act of guarding; watch; guard; guardianship; specifically, a guarding during the day. See the Note under Watch, n., 1.

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Shepherdess 76% connected

A woman who tends sheep; hence, a rural lass.

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