sheep-herding

sheep·herd·er

[sheep-hur-der]
noun
shepherd ( def 1 ).

Origin:
1870–75, Americanism; sheep + herder

sheep·herd·ing, noun, adjective
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sheepherder

noun
a herder of sheep (on an open range); someone who keeps the sheep together in a flock 
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Sheep-herding is always a great word to know.
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a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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