herdsman

Meanings

• noun

  A person who tends a herd of animals, typically cattle or sheep.

• noun

  A person who herds animals, especially on a large scale.

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Synonyms

herd#Etymology_2 , herder

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with herdsman
farmsman , chiefman , outman

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Variants

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herdsman , herdsmen

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Etymology

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From Old English herdesmann, from herde herd (of animals) + man.

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Trivia

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1. A herdsman's job is one of the oldest occupations in human history.

2. The term 'herdsman' is often used interchangeably with 'shepherd'.

3. In some cultures, herdsmen are considered to be the guardians of the land and the natural world.

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Related Concepts

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1. Shepherd: A person who tends sheep, often living in the countryside.

2. Cowherd: A person who tends cows.

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Culture

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In literature, the herdsman is often portrayed as a simple, honest, and hardworking character. In art, herdsmen have been depicted in various forms, such as shepherds with their flocks in pastoral scenes. In music, there are several songs with the title 'Herdsman' or 'Shepherd'.

How to Memorize "herdsman"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person leading a group of animals to pasture.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'herdsman' with the image of a farmer with a herd of animals.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the sentence: 'Herdsman' is a person who 'herds' a 'man' of animals.

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