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.

Noun

cowherd (plural cowherds)

  1. One who herds cattle; a cowboy.
    Synonyms: cowherder; cowboy
    Hyponym: cowherdess

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Noun

cowherd

  1. alternative form of couherde