cowherd

See also: Cowherd

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Etymology

From Middle English couherde, from Old English cūhierde, equivalent to cow + herd (herder). Doublet of Coward (the surname). Cognate with German Kuhhirte (cowherd). Compare shepherd, goatherd, swineherd, etc.

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cowherd (plural cowherds)

  1. A person who herds cattle; a cowboy.

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Middle English

Noun

cowherd

  1. Alternative form of couherde
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