noun
cowherd
Cowherd (noun) means one who herds cattle; a cowboy.
noun
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One who herds cattle; a cowboy.
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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" (noun) means one who herds cattle; a cowboy.