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Cowherd Definition & Meaning

cowherd
noun
  1. a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback

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What does cowherd mean?
a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
What part of speech is cowherd?
Cowherd is a noun.

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