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Drovers

[droh-ver] Origin

dro·ver

[droh-ver]
noun
1.
a person who drives cattle or sheep to market.
2.
a dealer in cattle.

Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English. See drove2, -er1
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Drovers is always a great word to know.
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a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
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Word Origin & History

drover
early 15c., from drove.
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