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The Meaning of shepherd

  • (n.) A man employed in tending, feeding, and guarding sheep, esp. a flock grazing at large.
  • (n.) The pastor of a church; one with the religious guidance of others.
  • (v. t.) To tend as a shepherd; to guard, herd, lead, or drive, as a shepherd.

Synonyms

sheepherder , sheepman

Homophones

shepard , sheppard , shepperd

Rhymes

eppard , leopard , lepard , leppard , peppard , peppered , shepard , sheppard , shepperd