shepherd shepherd /ˈʃɛpɝd/

noun

1. () A herder of sheep (on an open range); someone who keeps the sheep together in a flock  ( sheepherder , sheepman , shepherd )
   a herder of sheep (on an open range); someone who keeps the sheep together in a flock
   
   
2. () A clergyman who watches over a group of people  ( shepherd )
   a clergyman who watches over a group of people
   

verb

1. () Watch over like a shepherd, as a teacher of her pupils  ( shepherd )
   watch over like a shepherd, as a teacher of her pupils
   
2. Tend as a shepherd, as of sheep or goats  ( shepherd )
   tend as a shepherd, as of sheep or goats