Schäfer — meaning in English

English meaning

• herdsman noun A person who tends livestock, especially cows and sheep; especially, the foreman among a group of such farmworkers, usually with more knowledge and experience.
• shepherd noun A person whose job is to look after a flock of sheep.

Senses

Schäfer is used for these senses in English:

• Shepherd An English surname originating as an occupation.
• herdsman A person who tends livestock, especially cows and sheep; especially, the foreman among a group of such farmworkers, usually with more knowledge and experience.
• sheepherder A person who herds sheep; a shepherd.
• shepherd (countable) A person who tends sheep, especially a grazing flock.

shepherd — full definition

1. noun A person whose job is to look after a flock of sheep.
2. noun Someone who watches over, guides, or takes responsibility for other people.
3. verb To guide, look after, or lead people or a process carefully.

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