shepherd

shep-herd · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A person who tends and guards sheep.

  2. 2.

    A spiritual guide or minister.

  3. 3.

    [as verb]To guide or direct people.

Forms

plural: shepherds

Related words

See also: herder, pastor, sheep
Synonyms: herder, pastor

Etymology

From Old English sceaphierde, from sceap ("sheep") + hierde ("herder").