shepherd
shepherd Lexical Profile
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• noun
A person who tends, feeds, and guards flocks of sheep.
"The shepherd led his flock to greener pastures in the valley before nightfall."
A spiritual leader or member of the clergy who provides guidance, care, and moral direction to a congregation.
"The elderly priest viewed himself as a shepherd guiding his congregation through difficult times."
• verb
To guide or direct a person or group in a particular direction or through a process.
"The teacher carefully shepherded the young students through the crowded museum exhibits."
To tend or manage (a flock of sheep) as a shepherd.
"Trained dogs are often used to help farmers shepherd large flocks across the rugged hills."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'scēaphierde', a compound of 'scēap' (sheep) and 'hierde' (herdsman or keeper).