Shepherd Definition

shĕpərd
shepherded, shepherding, shepherds
noun
shepherds
A person who herds and takes care of sheep.
Webster's New World
A leader of a group; esp., a minister.
Webster's New World

German shepherd.

Webster's New World
Synonyms:
verb
shepherded, shepherding, shepherds
To tend, herd, guard, or lead as or like a shepherd.
Webster's New World
To guide or lead on a course.
The counselors shepherded the campers toward the waterfront.
American Heritage
To direct or instruct in a certain manner.
Shepherded the student through algebra.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
pronoun

A surname​.

Wiktionary
A male given name.
Wiktionary

Other Word Forms of Shepherd

Noun

Singular:
shepherd
Plural:
shepherds

Origin of Shepherd

  • Middle English shepherde from Old English scēaphierde scēap sheep hierde herdsman

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Shepherd Sentence Examples

  • The shepherd did as he was bidden.

  • Near the top of a hill he saw a little shepherd boy who was lying on the ground while a flock of sheep and lambs were grazing around him.

  • In Scotland there once lived a poor shepherd whose name was James Hogg.

  • The shepherd made good all loss due to his neglect.

  • He is succeeded by a foolish shepherd, who neglects his flock and lets it go to ruin.

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Words Starting With

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