shepherd
Translation
shepherd, pastor, guide
Examples
The shepherd guided his flock of sheep.
The shepherd guided his flock of sheep.
He acted as a shepherd to the new students.
He acted as a shepherd to the new students.
Grammar Patterns
a shepherd (a person who looks after sheep) The shepherd guided his flock of sheep.
Similar Words
Synonyms: herder, herdsman, guide, pastor
Etymology
From Old English 'sceaphierde', from 'sceap' (sheep) + 'hierde' (herder). Literally 'sheep-herder'.
Memory Tips
Break it down into 'sheep' and 'herd'. Someone who herds sheep.