Masculine
herder
- (masculine) a herdsman, herd, herder of a flock of animals
- (masculine) a pastoral (clerical) guide
- (masculine) a sheepdog
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈɦɛrdər/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle Dutch herder, earlier herde from Proto-Germanic *herdō (“herd”) + agent suffix -e; the agent suffix -er replaced -e when the latter fell in disuse as signifying agency.
pastor
schapenhoedster
zielverzorger
veehoeder
schaapherderin
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