cowherd

English

noun
Definitions
  • A person who herds cattle; a cowboy.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English couherde inherited from Old English cūhyrde (cowherd, one who has the charge of cows) affix from English cow + English herd (herder).

Origin

English

herd

Gloss

herder

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