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  • noun Plural form of herder.

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Examples

  • Anyone who believes a bunch of scribbles by ancient goat herders is a fool.

    Think Progress » Pentagon Disinvites Anti-Muslim Evangelist From Prayer Day Event, Palin Calls It A ‘Sad Day’ 2010

  • The quote refers to herders of Bange County, northern Tibet, who left the grassland to set up a cashmere and yak wool-carding factory in Germu City in neighboring Qinghai Province.

    When a Billion Chinese Jump Jonathan Watts 2010

  • The quote refers to herders of Bange County, northern Tibet, who left the grassland to set up a cashmere and yak wool-carding factory in Germu City in neighboring Qinghai Province.

    When a Billion Chinese Jump Jonathan Watts 2010

  • The quote refers to herders of Bange County, northern Tibet, who left the grassland to set up a cashmere and yak wool-carding factory in Germu City in neighboring Qinghai Province.

    When a Billion Chinese Jump Jonathan Watts 2010

  • Here last week, here last season, not here yet-the herders were the closest she had gotten; at least they knew that Kero's Clan had a number of blond members, legacy of Kero's grandmother Kethry.

    Winds Of Fate Lackey, Mercedes 1991

  • Here last week, here last season, not here yet-the herders were the closest she had gotten; at least they knew that Kero's Clan had a number of blond members, legacy of Kero's grandmother Kethry.

    Winds Of Fate Lackey, Mercedes 1991

  • Among the herders was a bugler boy, who was remarkable for his bravery in the skirmish and for his untiring endeavours to turn the animals back toward the fort, but all without avail; on they went, with the savages, close to their heels, giving vent to the most vociferous shouts of exultation, and directing the most obscene and insulting gesticulations to the soldiers that were after them.

    The old Santa Fe trail The Story of a Great Highway Henry Inman 1868

  • Certain occupational groups such as herders, farmers, slaughterhouse workers and veterinarians are therefore at higher risk of infection.

    Find Me A Cure 2008

  • Some of the these herders have traveled with their cattle for more than 400 km in search of pasture and water.

    Global Voices in English » Kenya: Devastating Drought Worsens Human-Wildlife Conflict 2009

  • The Lendu are traditionally farmers; the better-off Hema are more likely to be cattle herders, landowners, and traders, and are resented by many for their wealth.

    The Trial of Thomas Lubanga 2009

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  • The Aryans were settled in villages as farmers and herders of goats,sheep and cattle.

    January 9, 2012