Herder
/ˈhɜːrdər/noun
A person who tends to a herd of animals, especially livestock.
Did you know?In ancient cultures, herding was often seen as a sacred duty, connecting humans to the spirits of the land and the animals they guided.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*kerd-
“to tend, to take care of, to guard.”
Old English
Old English
hyrda
“guardian, protector, one who tends.”
Old High German
OHG
hurdar
“herdsman, one who gathers and leads.”
Middle English
Middle English
herder
“one who tends livestock or flocks.”
Modern English
English
herder
“a person who herds animals.”