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shepherd

noun verb

a herder of sheep (on an open range); someone who keeps the sheep together in a flock

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Word length
8
Starts with
S
Ends with
D
Contains
HE
Scrabble score
17
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈʃɛpɚd

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noun

  1. a herder of sheep (on an open range); someone who keeps the sheep together in a flock

noun

  1. a clergyman who watches over a group of people

verb

  1. tend as a shepherd, as of sheep or goats

verb

  1. watch over like a shepherd, as a teacher of their pupils

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