shepherdess
Translation
shepherdess
Examples
The shepherdess cared for the newborn lambs.
The shepherdess cared for the newborn lambs.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) shepherdess a woman who tends sheep The shepherdess led her flock to the pasture.
Similar Words
Synonyms: female herder
Etymology
From 'shepherd' + the feminine suffix '-ess'.
Memory Tips
The '-ess' suffix denotes a female, just like in 'actress' or 'princess'.