hurd

/hɜrd/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who herds cattle, often used in the context of Scottish Highlands, typically herding sheep or cattle.

“The young laddie was a skilled hurd, expertly guiding the flock across the rugged terrain.”

2. verb

To herd or drive (cattle) in a particular direction.

“The farmer had to hurd the straying cows back into their enclosure.”

Synonyms

  • drover
  • herder
  • herdsman

Antonyms

  • disperser
  • scatterer