Etymology

herdman

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Today it means: Someone who herds animals; a herdsman. Full definition →

First used 11th–17th c.Middle English herdeman ← Old English hyrdeman
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The story

  1. Old English · inherited fromhyrdeman
  2. Middle English · inherited fromherdeman
  3. English todayherdman

From Middle English herdeman, from Old English hyrdeman; equivalent to herd + man.

First known use, by meaning

  • 11th–17th c. Someone who herds animals; a herdsman.

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