sheepman

noun

sheep·​man
ˈshēpmən,
-ˌman,
-ˌmaa(ə)n
plural sheepmen
: a man engaged in the handling, raising, or breeding of sheep: such as
a
obsolete : shepherd, sheepherder
b
: an owner or rancher of sheep especially when specializing in sheep to the exclusion of other activities

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“Sheepman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sheepman. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.

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