Etymology

Herdwick

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Today it means: A sheep of a Cumbrian breed prized for their robust health and durable wool. Full definition →

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The story

Derived from Old Norse herdvyck, "sheep pasture".

Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.