goatherd

noun

goat·​herd ˈgōt-ˌhərd How to pronounce goatherd (audio)
Synonyms of goatherdnext
: a person who tends goats

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The French- and Corsican-language drama centers on Joseph, one of the last goatherds on the Corsican coastline, who receives a visit from the Mafia. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 9 Oct. 2024 Marcello, perhaps the wealthiest of all goatherds and on his way to becoming Emily's new boyfriend, lives near Rome. — Ursula Schmied, Glamour, 17 Sep. 2024

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Etymology

Middle English goteherd, from Old English gāthyrd

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of goatherd was before the 12th century

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goatherd

noun
goat·​herd ˈgōt-ˌhərd How to pronounce goatherd (audio)
: a person who tends goats

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