n. 1. One who herds, guards, and tends sheep. 2. One who cares for and guides a group of people, as a minister or teacher. 3. A German shepherd. tr.v. shep·herd·ed, shep·herd·ing, shep·herds 1. To herd or tend as a shepherd. See Synonyms at guide. 2. To guide or lead on a course: The counselors shepherded the campers toward the waterfront. 3. To direct or instruct in a certain manner: shepherded the student through algebra. [Middle English shepherde, from Old English scēaphierde : scēap, sheep + hierde, herdsman.] |
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