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
Webster's New World
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
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

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