单词 | night-herd |
释义 | night-herd1/ˈnʌɪthəːd/United States regional (west. ). Now chiefly historical noun The task or duty of herding or guarding animals, especially cattle, at night. Now chiefly historical. OriginLate 19th century. Probably from night-herd (although this is first attested slightly later). night-herd2/ˈnʌɪthəːd/United States regional (west. ). Now chiefly historical verb 1 [with object] To herd or guard (cattle or other animals) at night. 2 [no object] To herd or guard cattle or other animals at night. OriginLate 19th century. From night + herd, after night-herder. |
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