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neatherd

/ˈnithɚd/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
neatherd
IPA
/ˈnithɚd/
12
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
1
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A cowherd; one who looks after bulls, cows or oxen.

Archaic

Example Sentences

Etymology

From neat (“cattle”) + herd.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈnithɚd/
  • British English: /ˈniːtˌhɜː(ɹ)d/

Usage

Inflected Forms

neatherds (plural) neat-heard (alternative)

Derived Forms

neatherdess

Phrases

herding dog herd instinct

Frequently Paired Words

bearherd cowherd goatherd gooseherd herd herder herding dog herd instinct

Questions

How do you pronounce neatherd?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈnithɚd/.
What does neatherd mean?
A cowherd; one who looks after bulls, cows or oxen.
Where does neatherd come from?
From neat (“cattle”) + herd.

How to pronounce neatherd

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